Cane Creek #1 Dam
Cane Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cane Creek #1 Dam
Cane Creek #1 Dam is a dam in Putnam, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City Of Cookeville (local government). It impounds the Cane Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 927 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.16167, -85.54778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 927 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City Of Cookeville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14108 |
| Federal ID | TN14108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |