Meridian Creek #2 Dam
Meridian Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meridian Creek #2 Dam
Meridian Creek #2 Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Morris, William T., Jr. & David (private). It impounds the Meridian Creek near Malesus.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,298 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Malesus |
| River/Stream | Meridian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.51222, -88.81694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,298 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,298 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Morris, William T., Jr. & David |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11303 |
| Federal ID | TN11303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |