Porters Creek #9 Dam
Porters Creek #9 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 #9 Dam
The primary purpose of Porters Creek #9 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Trib-porters Creek near Rogers Springs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,018 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 572 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 05/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Rogers Springs |
| River/Stream | Trib-porters Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.99722, -89.00250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,018 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06915 |
| Federal ID | TN06915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |