Hughes Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 475 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 Hughes Creek Dam
Hughes Creek Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Middle Fork Forked Deer R.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Forked Deer R |
| Coordinates | 35.77833, -88.63944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11336 |
| Federal ID | TN11336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |