Indian Creek #7 Dam
Indian Creek #7 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Creek #7 Dam
Indian Creek #7 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Indian Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Indian Creek near Michigan City, Miss..
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 747 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 04/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Michigan City, Miss. |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01167, -89.12556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 747 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Indian Creek W.D. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06911 |
| Federal ID | TN06911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |