Reelfoot-indian Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 975 ft long, taller than 68% 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 #2 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #2 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Kilham Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,036 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| River/Stream | Kilham Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.38611, -89.22306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,036 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,036 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13117 |
| Federal ID | TN13117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |