Jennings Creek #5 Dam
Jennings Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jennings Creek #5 Dam
Jennings Creek #5 Dam is a dam in Jackson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Jackson County (local government). It impounds the Brannon Creek near Whitleyville.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 01/21/2026.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Whitleyville |
| River/Stream | Brannon Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.51528, -85.71250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Jackson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08701 |
| Federal ID | TN08701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |