North Fork Creek #5 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyShelby
Nearest CityMEMPHIS
River/StreamNORTH FORK CREEK
Coordinates35.37222, -89.89111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length5,800 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,875 acre-ft
Max Storage7,875 acre-ft
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerChickasaw Basin Authority
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/13/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN15795
Federal IDTN15795
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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