MUD Creek #7 Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,140 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About MUD Creek #7 Dam
MUD Creek #7 Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by MUD Creek W.d. (private). It impounds the MUD Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.31611, -88.74528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MUD Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18329 |
| Federal ID | TN18329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |