Jennings Creek #10 Dam
Jennings Creek #10 Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Tennessee, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jennings Creek #10 Dam
Jennings Creek #10 Dam is a dam in Jackson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Jackson County (local government). It impounds the Crab Tree Creek near North Springs.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 682 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,487 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. 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 11/14/2025.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% 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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | North Springs |
| River/Stream | Crab Tree Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.49167, -85.75167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Jackson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08704 |
| Federal ID | TN08704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |