Howard #1
Howard #1 is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howard #1
The primary purpose of Howard #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Howard, William S., Jr. (private). It impounds the Trib-jakes Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Trib-jakes Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.36033, -89.99729 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Howard, William S., Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15777 |
| Federal ID | TN15777 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |