Crockett Creek Dam
Crockett Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Dyer County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crockett Creek Dam
Crockett Creek Dam is a dam in Dyer, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Crockett Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
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 03/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dyer |
| River/Stream | Crockett Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06250, -89.47222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04521 |
| Federal ID | TN04521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |