Nelson Elam #1 Dam

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWilliamson
Nearest CityBETHLEHEM
River/StreamTRIB-WEST HARPETH RIVER
Coordinates35.93000, -86.98556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length492 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCarl Haley
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection09/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN18703
Federal IDTN18703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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