Cane Creek #5 Dam
Cane Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cane Creek #5 Dam
Cane Creek #5 Dam is a dam in Lauderdale, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cane Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Cane Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/15/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.76056, -89.62028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,124 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cane Creek W.D. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09709 |
| Federal ID | TN09709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |