Chase #2 Dam
Chase #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chase #2 Dam
Chase #2 Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Shoemaker, O'farrell (private). It impounds the Trib-big Creek near Arlington.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Arlington |
| River/Stream | Trib-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.31556, -90.04306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Shoemaker, O'Farrell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15750 |
| Federal ID | TN15750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |