Creswell Lake #17 Dam
Creswell Lake #17 Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Creswell Lake #17 Dam
Creswell Lake #17 Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Davis, Ed (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| Coordinates | 35.96250, -88.71667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Davis, Ed |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05319 |
| Federal ID | TN05319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |