Hamilton Dam
Hamilton Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hamilton Dam
Hamilton Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by George, Mark (private). It impounds the Trib-nonconnah Creek near Germantown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 12/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Germantown |
| River/Stream | Trib-nonconnah Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00333, -89.78111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | George, Mark |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15735 |
| Federal ID | TN15735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |