Porters Creek #3 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHardeman
Nearest CityLIBSON
River/StreamDRY BRANCH
Coordinates35.11111, -88.92194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length1,208 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage952 acre-ft
Max Storage952 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDTN06907
Federal IDTN06907
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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