Porters Creek #8 Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | LISBON |
| River/Stream | PORTERS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.00500, -88.98667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 796 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |