Ervin/crangle Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 214 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 Ervin/crangle Dam
The primary purpose of Ervin/crangle Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harrison, Jeff, and Jeffery Baker (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 214 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 04/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22056, -89.00750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 214 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harrison, Jeff, and Jeffery Baker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06927 |
| Federal ID | TN06927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |