Spring Creek Trib #1 Dam
Spring Creek Trib #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spring Creek Trib #1 Dam
Spring Creek Trib #1 Dam is a dam in Henderson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Spring Creek near Law.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Law |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.76222, -88.49528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07714 |
| Federal ID | TN07714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |