Spring Creek #2 Dam

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.

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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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMadison
Nearest CitySpring Creek
River/StreamSpring Creek
Coordinates35.74194, -88.67083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,159 acre-ft
Max Storage2,159 acre-ft
Normal Storage690 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWtrba
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/29/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN11318
Federal IDTN11318
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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