Doakes Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Tennessee, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Doakes Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Doakes Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by TVA (federal). It impounds the Doakes Creek near Clinton.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Doakes Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.43943, -83.97967 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01301 |
| Federal ID | TN01301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |