Reelfoot-indian Creek #1 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reelfoot-indian Creek #1 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #1 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the South Reelfoot Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 2,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 275 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,981 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 12/03/2025.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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 | Obion |
| River/Stream | South Reelfoot Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.38639, -89.25889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,981 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,981 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13119 |
| Federal ID | TN13119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |