Coro Lake Dam
Coro Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coro Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Coro Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coro Lake P.o.a. Trustees (private). It impounds the Horn Lake Creek near Memphis.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 931 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Horn Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00694, -90.11583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 931 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 931 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Coro Lake P.o.a. Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15766 |
| Federal ID | TN15766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |