Howley Creek #5 Dam
Howley Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Howley Creek #5 Dam
Howley Creek #5 Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Rutherford Fork Obion R..
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 08/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| River/Stream | Rutherford Fork Obion R. |
| Coordinates | 35.91444, -88.53778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01726 |
| Federal ID | TN01726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |