Porters Creek #16 Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHardeman
Nearest CityMIDDLETON
River/StreamPORTERS CREEK
Coordinates35.02139, -88.94917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,331 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage968 acre-ft
Max Storage968 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWtrba
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN06905
Federal IDTN06905
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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