Thompson Creek #5 Dam
Thompson Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Thompson Creek #5 Dam
Thompson Creek #5 Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Eisnaugle, Heidi (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 581 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 458 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Como |
| Coordinates | 36.32694, -88.51972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 581 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Eisnaugle, Heidi |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07909 |
| Federal ID | TN07909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |