Porters Creek #16 Dam
Porters Creek #16 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Porters Creek #16 Dam
Porters Creek #16 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Porters Creek near Middleton.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,331 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 968 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 06/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Middleton |
| River/Stream | Porters Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02139, -88.94917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,331 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 968 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 968 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06905 |
| Federal ID | TN06905 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |