Clark Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jones Creek Glendale
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Clark Creek, located in Chester, Tennessee, is a state-regulated dam under the supervision of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Built in 1982, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a length of 598 feet, providing a storage capacity of 302 acre-feet. The dam serves the purpose of flood control for the Clark Creek watershed, with a drainage area of 0.55 square miles.
With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, Clark Creek Dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently rated as satisfactory in its condition assessment as of March 2019. The dam is subject to regular inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures are up to standard. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not required any major modifications or emergency action plans thus far, highlighting its overall reliability in managing water resources in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clark Creek Dam presents an interesting case study in dam safety and management within the scenic landscapes of Tennessee.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
598 |
River Or Stream |
CLARK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.55 |
Nid Storage |
302 |
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.
Clark Creek