Smith Dam
Smith Dam is an earth dam located in McNairy County, Tennessee. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brafford, Harley Wayne (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| Coordinates | 35.05111, -88.70861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brafford, Harley Wayne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10920 |
| Federal ID | TN10920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |