White Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 445 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About White Dam
White Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hunt, Joe Robert (private). It impounds the Deer Creek near Harris.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Nearest City | Harris |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.46056, -88.98722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hunt, Joe Robert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13105 |
| Federal ID | TN13105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |