Thompson Creek #2 Dam
Thompson Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Thompson Creek #2 Dam
Thompson Creek #2 Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Peeler, Mike, Et Al. (local government). It impounds the Trib-thompson Creek near Dresden.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 703 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Nearest City | Dresden |
| River/Stream | Trib-thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30000, -88.58944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 703 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Peeler, Mike, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18301 |
| Federal ID | TN18301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |