Chief Creek Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | NAPIER |
| River/Stream | CHIEF CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.43750, -87.47222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Natchez Trace Wilderness Preserve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |