Thompson Creek #8 Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWeakley
Nearest CityDRESDEN
River/StreamTHOMPSON CREEK
Coordinates36.33750, -88.57972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage277 acre-ft
Max Storage277 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWimberley, Randy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/12/2026
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN18313
Federal IDTN18313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Thompson Creek #3 Dam 1.5 mi Low Cypress Creek #6 Dam 1.5 mi Low Thompson Creek #4 (garrett) Dam 1.5 mi Significant Cypress Creek #7 Dam 2.0 mi Low Thompson Creek #2 Dam 2.6 mi Significant Cypress Creek #8 Dam 3.2 mi Low Thompson Creek #5 Dam 3.4 mi Low Cypress Creek #5 Dam 3.7 mi Low Cypress Creek #4 Dam 4.2 mi High Cypress Creek #9 Dam 4.6 mi High