Spring Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 400 ft long. 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 Spring Creek #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Creek #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sweat, Jerome (private). It impounds the Covington Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/16/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River/Stream | Covington Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.13694, -89.02917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sweat, Jerome |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06936 |
| Federal ID | TN06936 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |