Spencer Creek Dam
Spencer Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spencer Creek Dam
Spencer Creek Dam is a dam in Henderson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Spencer Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years 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 03/18/2025.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Spencer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68306, -88.59639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07723 |
| Federal ID | TN07723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |