Hooper Dam
Hooper Dam is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, built in 1999. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hooper Dam
Hooper Dam is a dam in Humphreys, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hooper, Maxine (private). It impounds the Big Richland Creek.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Humphreys |
| River/Stream | Big Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.15139, -87.64694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hooper, Maxine |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08509 |
| Federal ID | TN08509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |