Porters Creek #17 Dam
Tennessee — Hardeman County — PORTERS CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River | PORTERS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.12326, -88.88390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,238 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 20, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Other Name | Porters Creek #17 |
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.