Kirby Pocket Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Kirby Pocket Dam
Kirby Pocket Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tdec (state). It impounds the Reelfoot Lake.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| River/Stream | Reelfoot Lake |
| Coordinates | 36.39667, -89.33389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13116 |
| Federal ID | TN13116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |