Farnsworth-scharding Dam
Farnsworth-scharding Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Farnsworth-scharding Dam
The primary purpose of Farnsworth-scharding Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shelby County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the Trib-johns Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 12/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Trib-johns Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.99861, -89.85222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shelby County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15726 |
| Federal ID | TN15726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |