Mcnairy Cypress Creek #10 Dam
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #10 Dam is an earth dam located in McNairy County, Tennessee, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcnairy Cypress Creek #10 Dam
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #10 Dam is a dam in McNairy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mcnairy County (local government). It impounds the Tacker Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 06/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| River/Stream | Tacker Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.25222, -88.57583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | McNairy County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10914 |
| Federal ID | TN10914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |