Houser Creek #2 Dam
Houser Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Houser Creek #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Houser Creek #2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Dunlap, Elizabeth H. (private). It impounds the Trib-houser Creek near Union City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 834 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Nearest City | Union City |
| River/Stream | Trib-houser Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.44583, -89.09778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 834 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 834 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dunlap, Elizabeth H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13114 |
| Federal ID | TN13114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |