Cub Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 520 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Cub Creek #1 Dam
Cub Creek #1 Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Cub Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 04/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.55833, -88.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11324 |
| Federal ID | TN11324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |