Reelfoot-indian Creek #7 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 978 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Reelfoot-indian Creek #7 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #7 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Taylor Creek near Spout Springs.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 978 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,328 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Nearest City | Spout Springs |
| River/Stream | Taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.46722, -89.22222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 978 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13108 |
| Federal ID | TN13108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |