Moss Creek #4 Dam
Moss Creek #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moss Creek #4 Dam
Moss Creek #4 Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Moss Creek near Hickory Flat.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 556 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 10/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Hickory Flat |
| River/Stream | Moss Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.83056, -88.59917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 556 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 556 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01720 |
| Federal ID | TN01720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |