Browns Creek Lake Dam
Browns Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Browns Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Browns Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Browns Creek near Chesterfield.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 947 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 168 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,642 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Browns Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72639, -88.29250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 947 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,642 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,642 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,525 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07701 |
| Federal ID | TN07701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |