Obion Creek Srs 44
Obion Creek Srs 44 is an earth dam located in Graves County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Obion Creek Srs 44
Obion Creek Srs 44 is a dam in Graves, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Obion Creek Watershed District (local government). It impounds the Tr-opossum Creek near Pryorsburg-area.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Nearest City | Pryorsburg-area |
| River/Stream | Tr-opossum Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.70874, -88.71378 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | OBION CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00636 |
| Federal ID | KY00636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |