Indian Creek #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 993 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Indian Creek #4 Dam
Indian Creek #4 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Indian Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Clemmons Branch near Michigan City, Miss..
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 993 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 928 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 06/17/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Michigan City, Miss. |
| River/Stream | Clemmons Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.03722, -89.15556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 993 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Indian Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06921 |
| Federal ID | TN06921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |