Mud Creek #15 Dam
Mud Creek #15 Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mud Creek #15 Dam
Mud Creek #15 Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mud Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Trib-mud Creek near Sharon.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,923 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,080 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Nearest City | Sharon |
| River/Stream | Trib-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.26444, -88.78000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,923 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mud Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18322 |
| Federal ID | TN18322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |