Poplar Tree Dam
Poplar Tree Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poplar Tree Dam
Poplar Tree Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tdec (state). It impounds the Dry Bayou near Memphis.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2023.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Dry Bayou |
| Coordinates | 35.30361, -90.07139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15704 |
| Federal ID | TN15704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |