Porters Creek #17 Dam
Porters Creek #17 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Porters Creek #17 Dam
Porters Creek #17 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Porters Creek near Hebron.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,238 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Hebron |
| River/Stream | Porters Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12326, -88.88390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,238 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 591 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06909 |
| Federal ID | TN06909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |