Reelfoot-indian Creek #10 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,446 ft long, taller than 50% 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 #10 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #10 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Reelfoot Creek near Clayton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,446 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 205 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/16/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Nearest City | Clayton |
| River/Stream | Reelfoot Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.49806, -89.16806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,446 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 205 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13109 |
| Federal ID | TN13109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |