Robco Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 7,600 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Robco Dam
Robco Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Westwood Shores H.o.a. (private). It impounds the Horn Lake Creek near Memphis.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 7,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 191 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Horn Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00172, -90.12277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,757 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 191 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Westwood Shores H.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15798 |
| Federal ID | TN15798 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |