Indian Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Buckhaven #1 Hurricane Creek #9
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Indian Creek in Humphreys, Tennessee is a private recreational dam with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities.
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Summary
The dam is an earth structure with a height of 40 feet and a length of 250 feet, offering a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located within the Nashville District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Tennessee, Indian Creek does not have state regulatory oversight or permitting. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is not inspected frequently, with the last inspection conducted in January 2016. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place and its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated", highlighting potential gaps in safety measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Indian Creek presents an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Tennessee. With its moderate risk assessment and lack of recent inspections, the dam raises questions about the importance of regular maintenance and emergency preparedness for such structures. The unique characteristics of Indian Creek, including its uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential, offer insights into the diversity of water management practices across the country.
Dam Length |
250 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
130 |
Nid Storage |
170 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Duck River Above Hurricane Mills
|
2450cfs |
Piney River At Vernon
|
99cfs |
Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills
|
39cfs |
Buffalo River Below Lobelville
|
552cfs |
Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville
|
1900cfs |
Cypress Creek At Camden
|
2cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Indian Creek