Mud Creek #17 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWeakley
Nearest CitySHARON
River/StreamTRIB-MUD CREEK
Coordinates36.25417, -88.82639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length1,265 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage876 acre-ft
Max Storage876 acre-ft
Normal Storage178 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerMud Creek W.D.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN18318
Federal IDTN18318
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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