Cypress Creek #12 Dam
Cypress Creek #12 Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cypress Creek #12 Dam
Cypress Creek #12 Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Freeman, Mike, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Trib-owl Branch near Pisgah.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 02/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Nearest City | Pisgah |
| River/Stream | Trib-owl Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.37361, -88.72083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Freeman, Mike, et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18315 |
| Federal ID | TN18315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |