Reelfoot-indian Creek #15 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #15 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reelfoot-indian Creek #15 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #15 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Hamblin Branch near Clayton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,137 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,094 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Hamblin Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.48750, -89.22778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,137 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,094 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,094 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 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 | TN13112 |
| Federal ID | TN13112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |