Sand Creek #1 Dam
Sand Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sand Creek #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Sand Creek #1 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by W. Stamps (private). It impounds the Stafford Creek near Moscow.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 813 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 832 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Moscow |
| River/Stream | Stafford Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.10528, -89.40667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 813 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 832 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 832 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | W. Stamps |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04730 |
| Federal ID | TN04730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |