Dams in Obion County, Tennessee
22Total Dams
5High Hazard
10Significant
Dam Safety in Obion County, Tennessee
Obion County has 22 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 10 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Obion County is 48 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Reelfoot-indian Creek #18 Dam at 55 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #18 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Other | 1987 |
| Webb Chapel Dam | High | Satisfactory | 46 | 1989 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #1 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 45 | 1986 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #17 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 33 | 1995 | |
| Glady Hollow Dam | High | Satisfactory | 31 | 1977 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #4 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 40 | 1990 | |
| Kirby Pocket Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | 1987 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #3 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 32 | 1981 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #2 Dam | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 30 | 1981 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #15 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 29 | 1974 | |
| Houser Creek #2 Dam | Significant | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #5 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 26 | 1993 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #10 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | 1969 | |
| White Dam | Significant | 21 | 1968 | ||
| Houser Creek #1 Dam | Significant | 21 | 1965 | ||
| Turner Dam | Low | 35 | 1973 | ||
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #7 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | 1972 | |
| Englewood Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 31 | 1950 | |
| Reelfoot-indian Creek #14 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | 1974 | |
| Botts Dam | Low | 26 | 1971 | ||
| Cole Lake Dam | Low | 20 | 1969 | ||
| Bruce Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | 1987 |