Jennings Creek #6 Dam
Jennings Creek #6 Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jennings Creek #6 Dam
Jennings Creek #6 Dam is a dam in Jackson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Jackson County (local government). It impounds the Pine Lick Creek near Whitelyville.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 356 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 367 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/01/2025.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Whitelyville |
| River/Stream | Pine Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.51028, -85.72083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 356 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Jackson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08702 |
| Federal ID | TN08702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |