Clark 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 · 25 ft25 ft tall and 598 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Clark Creek Dam
Clark Creek Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Clark Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 598 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 302 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 03/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Clark Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.49861, -88.60250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 598 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 302 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 | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02313 |
| Federal ID | TN02313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |