Butterworth Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | BIRDSONG HEIGHTS |
| River/Stream | FORD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.00750, -88.06306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dr. Joseph S. Butterworth Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |