Wilder Dam
Wilder Dam is an earth dam located in Hickman County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wilder Dam
Wilder Dam is a dam in Hickman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Perkins, James (private). It impounds the Trib-pretty Creek near Vernon.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 413 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Nearest City | Vernon |
| River/Stream | Trib-pretty Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.90167, -87.51667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 413 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Perkins, James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08102 |
| Federal ID | TN08102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |