Bruce Creek Dam
Bruce Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Obion County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bruce Creek Dam
Bruce Creek Dam is a dam in Obion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Obion River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 09/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| River/Stream | Obion River |
| Coordinates | 36.26167, -89.03444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13120 |
| Federal ID | TN13120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |