Gilmer's Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 460 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Gilmer's Creek Dam
Gilmer's Creek Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Gilmer's Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 10/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Gilmer's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.73972, -88.69361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 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 | 10/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11327 |
| Federal ID | TN11327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |