Bear Creek #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bear Creek #1 Freeland Pond
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bear Creek #2, also known as Bear Creek Watershed Dam 2, is a local government-owned structure located in Fayette, Tennessee.
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Summary
Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and providing a small fish pond for the community. With a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 613 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 19.7 acres, with a drainage area of 1.57 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level with a DSAC assigned risk rating of 3. Although its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and reliability. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction highlights its importance in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events. Overall, Bear Creek #2 plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
919 |
River Or Stream |
BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.57 |
Nid Storage |
613 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
933cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Loosahatchie River Near Arlington
|
122cfs |
South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City
|
524cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Hatchie River At Rialto
|
1080cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bear Creek #2