Porters Creek #3 Dam
Tennessee — Hardeman County — DRY BRANCH
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River | DRY BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.11111, -88.92194 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,208 ft |
| NID Storage | 952 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 952 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 3, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1906 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Other Name | Porters Creek #3 |
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.