Reelfoot-indian Creek #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 740 ft long, taller than 74% 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 #3 Dam
Reelfoot-indian Creek #3 Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Scawley Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 758 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| River/Stream | Scawley Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.39778, -89.21694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 758 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 758 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13118 |
| Federal ID | TN13118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |