Maple Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cub Creek Lake Jackson
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Maple Creek, located in Carroll, Tennessee, is a state-regulated dam under the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Built in 1937, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 27.4 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet. With a storage capacity of 1831 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.6 square miles, Maple Creek serves a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
The dam, with a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, is inspected every two years to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of Maple Creek ensures adequate water discharge during heavy rainfall events. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding area.
Managed by the state of Tennessee, Maple Creek dam plays a vital role in flood control and water storage for the local community. With its historical significance and impact on the region's water resources, Maple Creek stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam regulation and maintenance in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
621 |
River Or Stream |
MAPLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
115 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
2.6 |
Nid Storage |
1831 |
Structural Height |
27.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Maple Creek