Reelfoot-indian Creek #4 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reelfoot-indian Creek #4 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #4 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Cane Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,986 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 107 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,299 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 12/03/2025.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.40917, -89.20778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,986 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,299 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 722 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13106 |
| Federal ID | TN13106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |