Jennings Creek #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 343 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Jennings Creek #4 Dam
Jennings Creek #4 Dam is a dam in Clay, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Jackson County (local government). It impounds the Sycamore Fork near Whitleyville.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 343 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 923 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 01/29/2024.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Whitleyville |
| River/Stream | Sycamore Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.49667, -85.69472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 343 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 923 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 923 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Jackson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02704 |
| Federal ID | TN02704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |