Porters Creek #3 Dam

Tennessee — Hardeman County — DRY BRANCH

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHardeman
RiverDRY BRANCH
Coordinates35.11111, -88.92194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,208 ft
NID Storage952 acre-ft
Max Storage952 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 3, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWtrba
Other NamePorters Creek #3

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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.

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