Mud Creek #9 Dam
Mud Creek #9 Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mud Creek #9 Dam
Mud Creek #9 Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mud Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Chestnut Branch near Dresden.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,182 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Nearest City | Dresden |
| River/Stream | Chestnut Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.31750, -88.72889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,182 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mud Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18321 |
| Federal ID | TN18321 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |