Spring Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Spring Creek #1 Dam
Spring Creek #1 Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Spring Creek near Oak Grove.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 523 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 03/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| Nearest City | Oak Grove |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.44222, -88.48889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02310 |
| Federal ID | TN02310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |