Burrow Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clear Creek #4 Carroll
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Burrow Creek is a state-regulated dam located in Carroll, Tennessee, with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment.
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Summary
Completed in 1984, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 33.5 feet, with a total length of 750 feet. It provides a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 572 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area with a drainage area of 1.55 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Burrow Creek Dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its safety and functionality. With a latitude of 36.1025 and longitude of -88.4325, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
750 |
River Or Stream |
BURROW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.55 |
Nid Storage |
572 |
Structural Height |
33.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Burrow Creek