Eldridge Dam
Eldridge Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eldridge Dam
Eldridge Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Eldridge, Jimmy (private). It impounds the Nelson Branch near Pison.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Pison |
| River/Stream | Nelson Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.45417, -88.77611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Eldridge, Jimmy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11310 |
| Federal ID | TN11310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |