Meridian Creek #3 Dam
Meridian Creek #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meridian Creek #3 Dam
Meridian Creek #3 Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Madison County, Et Al. (local government). It impounds the Watlington Branch near Jackson.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 712 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 458 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Watlington Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.53472, -88.79417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 712 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Madison County, et al. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11304 |
| Federal ID | TN11304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |