Shelby Oaks North Dam
Shelby Oaks North Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shelby Oaks North Dam
Shelby Oaks North Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Belz Investment Co. (local government). It impounds the Fletcher Creek near Memphis.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 09/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Fletcher Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.17333, -89.85278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Belz Investment Co. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15796 |
| Federal ID | TN15796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |