Spring Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,000 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Spring Creek #2 Dam
Spring Creek #2 Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Spring Creek near Spring Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 104 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 01/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Spring Creek |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.74194, -88.67083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11318 |
| Federal ID | TN11318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |