Mckellar 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 · 31 ft31 ft tall and 580 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Mckellar Creek Dam
Mckellar Creek Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Johnson Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 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 | Johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59389, -88.90222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 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 | TN11329 |
| Federal ID | TN11329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |