Maple Creek Dam
Maple Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Maple Creek Dam
Maple Creek Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Maple Creek near Eubanks.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 621 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 115 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,831 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Eubanks |
| River/Stream | Maple Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.86528, -88.25611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 621 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,831 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,831 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 918 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01701 |
| Federal ID | TN01701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |