Porters Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,235 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Porters Creek #5 Dam
Porters Creek #5 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Robertson Branch near Middleton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 922 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 12/09/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Middleton |
| River/Stream | Robertson Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.07583, -88.92833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06908 |
| Federal ID | TN06908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |