Middle Fork Obion #5 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHenry
Nearest CityMIDWAY
River/StreamMIDDLE FORK OBION RIVER
Coordinates36.27667, -88.40889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,695 acre-ft
Max Storage8,695 acre-ft
Normal Storage642 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerMiddle Fork Obion W.d.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN07912
Federal IDTN07912
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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