Weatherford-bear Creek #1b Dam
Weatherford-bear Creek #1b Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weatherford-bear Creek #1b Dam
Weatherford-bear Creek #1b Dam is a dam in Wayne, Tennessee. The dam is owned by James Miller (local government). It impounds the Weatherford Creek.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 1,452 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 09/19/2024.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Weatherford Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.09833, -87.87361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,452 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | James Miller |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18101 |
| Federal ID | TN18101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |