Cane Creek #9 Dam
Cane Creek #9 Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cane Creek #9 Dam
Cane Creek #9 Dam is a dam in Lauderdale, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cane Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Nelson Creek near Ripley.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 394 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Nelson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79167, -89.51083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cane Creek W.D. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09703 |
| Federal ID | TN09703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |