Cypress Creek #7 Dam
Cypress Creek #7 Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cypress Creek #7 Dam
Cypress Creek #7 Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Doster, Dennis, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Cypress Creek near Jewell.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,624 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 347 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 11/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Nearest City | Jewell |
| River/Stream | Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.33111, -88.61528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,624 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Doster, Dennis, et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18316 |
| Federal ID | TN18316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |