Reelfoot-indian Creek #14 Dam

Reelfoot-indian Creek #14 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionSatisfactoryBest of 4 ratings
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspection01/14/2025
Height29 ft
Built197452 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 29 ft
29 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

29 ft tall and 890 ft long, taller than 65% 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 #14 Dam

Reelfoot-indian Creek #14 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Tull Creek near Clayton.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,514 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 01/14/2025.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateTennessee
CountyObion
Nearest CityClayton
River/StreamTull Creek
Coordinates36.48694, -89.21528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length890 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,514 acre-ft
Max Storage1,514 acre-ft
Normal Storage242 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerTwra
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/14/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN13110
Federal IDTN13110
More InfoState Dam Safety Program