15Total Dams
8High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Humphreys County, Tennessee
Humphreys County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Humphreys County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Kimbrough-moore Dam at 65 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucksnort Ranch Dam | High | Not assessed | 63 | Recreation | 2005 |
| Hooper Dam | High | Not assessed | 60 | 1999 | |
| Wolf Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 47 | Recreation | 1991 |
| Hurricane Creek #3a Dam | High | Satisfactory | 46 | 1982 | |
| Hurricane Creek #8 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | 1987 | |
| Hurricane Creek #9 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2001 |
| Faber Dam | High | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 2003 |
| Dettwiller Dam | High | Not assessed | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2002 |
| Kimbrough-moore Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 65 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2013 |
| Johnsonville Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (island) | Significant | Not assessed | 41 | Other | 1968 |
| Henry Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Simmons Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 31 | 1971 | |
| Indian Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Recreation | |
| Buckhaven #1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | 1990 | |
| Burch Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | 1950 |