Pin Oak Dam
Pin Oak Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pin Oak Dam
The primary purpose of Pin Oak 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 Tva (federal). It impounds the Browns Creek near Chesterfield.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 663 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2025.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Browns Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68001, -88.28010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 663 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,168 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07710 |
| Federal ID | TN07710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |