Jackson Dam
Jackson Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Tennessee, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Jackson Dam
Jackson Dam is a dam in Decatur, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Murphy, Randy (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Decatur |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.55417, -88.19611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Murphy, Randy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03907 |
| Federal ID | TN03907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |