Jennings Creek #17 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMacon
Nearest CityNORTH SPRINGS
River/StreamJENNINGS CREEK
Coordinates36.45972, -85.84417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,782 acre-ft
Max Storage1,782 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerJackson County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN11102
Federal IDTN11102
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Jennings Creek #16 Dam 1.5 mi Significant Jennings Creek #15 Dam 2.2 mi High Jennings Creek #18 Dam 3.3 mi High Red Boiling Springs #4 Dam 3.4 mi High Jennings Creek #13 Dam 4.4 mi High Red Boiling Springs #2 Dam 4.7 mi High Red Boiling Springs #1 Dam 5.1 mi High Jennings Creek #10 Dam 5.6 mi High Jennings Creek #6 Dam 7.7 mi Significant Jennings Creek #5 Dam 8.3 mi Low