Otter Dam

Shelby County, Tennessee (near MEMPHIS)

River/Stream: LOOSAHATCHIE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
160 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-08-22

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN15702
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
35.23500, -89.91389
Age
72 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.