Glenn Springs Dam
Glenn Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glenn Springs Dam
Glenn Springs Dam is a dam in Tipton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the East Fork Hurricane Creek.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 338 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 09/20/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| River/Stream | East Fork Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48083, -89.87389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,399 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 338 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16716 |
| Federal ID | TN16716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |