Hurricane Creek #9 Dam
Hurricane Creek #9 Dam is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hurricane Creek #9 Dam
The primary purpose of Hurricane Creek #9 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Humphreys County (local government). It impounds the Little Hurricane Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 903 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 692 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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 | Little Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.07861, -87.59000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 903 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 692 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Humphreys County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08510 |
| Federal ID | TN08510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |