Sand Creek #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Sand Creek #1, also known as Sand Creek Watershed Dam 1, is a private-owned structure located in Fayette, Tennessee.


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Summary

Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the Stafford Creek, with a storage capacity of 832 acre-feet.

With a drainage area of 1.78 square miles and a surface area of 28.9 acres, Sand Creek #1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in April 2019, and a moderate risk level of 3 has been assigned to the structure.

Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, Sand Creek #1 serves as a vital asset for flood control in the area. Its construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights the collaborative efforts to manage water resources and enhance climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining structures like Sand Creek #1 are essential for sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

813

River Or Stream

STAFFORD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28.9

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

1.78

Nid Storage

832

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.