Clear Creek #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 650 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Clear Creek #4 Dam
Clear Creek #4 Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Clear Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 02/27/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.12500, -88.47639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01729 |
| Federal ID | TN01729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |