Crockett Creek Tributary Dam is an earth dam located in Dyer County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 330 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Crockett Creek Tributary Dam
Crockett Creek Tributary Dam is a dam in Dyer, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Crockett Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 03/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dyer |
| River/Stream | Crockett Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06389, -89.48556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04507 |
| Federal ID | TN04507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |