Cane Creek #19 Dam
Cane Creek #19 Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cane Creek #19 Dam
Cane Creek #19 Dam is a dam in Lauderdale, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cane Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Hyde Creek near Ripley.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,431 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/15/2025.
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 | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Hyde Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72056, -89.53806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,431 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,431 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cane Creek W.D. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09705 |
| Federal ID | TN09705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |