Powell Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 730 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Powell Creek Dam
Powell Creek Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Powell Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 06/27/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Powell Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.56028, -88.93167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11334 |
| Federal ID | TN11334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |