Meridian Creek #1 Dam
Meridian Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meridian Creek #1 Dam
Meridian Creek #1 Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Kelley, Greg (private). It impounds the Meridian Creek near Malesus.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 858 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,599 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 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 11/24/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Malesus |
| River/Stream | Meridian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.50639, -88.82750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 858 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,599 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,599 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Kelley, Greg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11302 |
| Federal ID | TN11302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |