Jennings Creek #16 Dam
Jennings Creek #16 Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jennings Creek #16 Dam
Jennings Creek #16 Dam is a dam in Macon, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Jackson County (local government). It impounds the Donoho Hollow near North Springs.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 376 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 409 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 12/12/2024.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | North Springs |
| River/Stream | Donoho Hollow |
| Coordinates | 36.46972, -85.82083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 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 | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11101 |
| Federal ID | TN11101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |