Pearson Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lewis Beech Branch
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Pearson Creek, located in Crockett, Tennessee, is a vital water resource managed by the local government.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1994, stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a length of 660 feet. With a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of water retention and flood control. Despite having a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, regular inspections ensure its safety and functionality.
The Tennessee Safe Dams Program oversees the regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of Pearson Creek, highlighting the state's commitment to water resource management. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, reflecting its design for moderate risk management. While the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness remain unknown, the local government's engagement in risk assessment and management measures contributes to ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Managed under the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pearson Creek represents a collaborative effort between local and federal agencies to safeguard water resources and mitigate climate-related risks. With its strategic location and importance in water management, Pearson Creek serves as a crucial asset in ensuring sustainable water supply, flood protection, and overall resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Pearson Creek