Caledonia Creek #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 2,300 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Caledonia Creek #3 Dam
Caledonia Creek #3 Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Caledonia Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 138 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,740 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 09/19/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Caledonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.17083, -88.48917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,740 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,740 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07929 |
| Federal ID | TN07929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |