Indian Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Nat Branch Susan Branch #2
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Indian Creek in Carroll, Tennessee, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet, with a capacity to store 2253 acre-feet of water from the Indian Creek. The dam serves a vital role in providing water storage for the region, with a normal storage capacity of 503 acre-feet and a surface area of 130 acres.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Indian Creek Dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of October 2020. The dam lacks outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway system. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assignment date yet to be determined. The dam is located in a picturesque setting, surrounded by the natural beauty of Indian Creek, making it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
River Or Stream |
INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
130 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
2.66 |
Nid Storage |
2253 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Indian Creek