North Fork Creek #5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pristine Lake Reed #1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
North Fork Creek #5 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Shelby, Tennessee, near Memphis.
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Summary
Built in 1992, this dam stands at a structural height of 30 feet and spans a length of 5800 feet. With a hazard potential rated as high, it is crucial for the Tennessee Safe Dams Program to conduct regular inspections and enforce necessary measures to ensure its safety.
The dam has a storage capacity of 7875 acre-feet and is situated on the North Fork Creek, with a drainage area of 10 square miles. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2020, the risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, emphasizing the importance of effective emergency preparedness and response protocols.
Represented by Congressman Steve Cohen, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Given its significant role in flood control and water storage, it is essential for stakeholders and authorities to remain vigilant in maintaining the dam's integrity and implementing necessary safety measures to protect the surrounding community and environment from potential risks associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
5800 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
7875 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
North Fork Creek #5