Pisgah Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 690 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Pisgah Creek Dam
Pisgah Creek Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Pisgah Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 795 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 03/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Pisgah Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.45000, -88.66944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02312 |
| Federal ID | TN02312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |