Weatherford-bear Creek #2 Dam
Weatherford-bear Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weatherford-bear Creek #2 Dam
Weatherford-bear Creek #2 Dam is a dam in Wayne, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lonnie Housley (local government). It impounds the Bear Creek.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,627 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/19/2024.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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 | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.14750, -87.87861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,627 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,627 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lonnie Housley |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18102 |
| Federal ID | TN18102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |