Muddy Creek #21 Dam
Muddy Creek #21 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Muddy Creek #21 Dam
Muddy Creek #21 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Muddy Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Colonel Fork near Pocohontas.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 92 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,341 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 05/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Pocohontas |
| River/Stream | Colonel Fork |
| Coordinates | 35.01333, -88.87000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,341 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,341 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Muddy Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06923 |
| Federal ID | TN06923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |