Adams Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Located in Cumberland, Tennessee, Adams Creek is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1943.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 10.4 feet and a structural height of 18.1 feet, Adams Creek serves as a crucial water resource in the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 415 feet and covers a surface area of 15.9 acres, with a drainage area of 1.36 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, Adams Creek has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to factors such as its age and condition assessment being "Not Rated." The dam does not have any outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway type. While it is not regulated or inspected by the state, Adams Creek is under the jurisdiction of the Nashville District and falls within the congressional representation of John W. Rose (R). With its historical significance and vital role in water storage and management, Adams Creek stands as a testament to the resilience of Tennessee's water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1943

Dam Length

415

River Or Stream

ADAMS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.9

Hydraulic Height

10.4

Drainage Area

1.36

Nid Storage

191

Structural Height

18.1

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.