Cordova Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Cordova, a private dam located in Shelby, Tennessee, is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.


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Summary

This earthen dam, completed in 1986, stands at a structural height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet. It serves the primary purpose of water storage, with a capacity of 650 acre-feet and a normal storage of 362 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TRIBFLETCHER CREEK and covers a surface area of 34 acres with a drainage area of 0.39 square miles.

Despite having a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2020, Cordova poses a high hazard potential and is classified as a moderate risk (3) according to the data available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and lacks outlet gates. It undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020. Cordova's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures were not specified in the data, leaving room for further evaluation and potential enhancements to ensure the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

1125

River Or Stream

TRIBFLETCHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.39

Nid Storage

650

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.