Porters Creek #5 Dam
Tennessee — Hardeman County — ROBERTSON BRANCH
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River | ROBERTSON BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.07583, -88.92833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,235 ft |
| NID Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 9, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Other Name | Porters Creek #5 |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.