Porters Creek #9 Dam

Tennessee — Hardeman County — TRIB-PORTERS CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHardeman
RiverTRIB-PORTERS CREEK
Coordinates34.99722, -89.00250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,018 ft
NID Storage572 acre-ft
Max Storage572 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 12, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWtrba
Other NamePorters Creek #9

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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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