Reelfoot-indian Creek #5 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reelfoot-indian Creek #5 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #5 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Reelfoot Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 12/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| River/Stream | Reelfoot Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.42528, -89.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13124 |
| Federal ID | TN13124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |