Porters Creek #3 Dam
Porters Creek #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1906. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Porters Creek #3 Dam
Porters Creek #3 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Dry Branch near Libson.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 952 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century 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 06/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Libson |
| River/Stream | Dry Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.11111, -88.92194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 952 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 952 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06907 |
| Federal ID | TN06907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |