Ben Henry Reservoir Report
Nearby: King Deanburg Hills
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Ben Henry is a private earth dam located in Teague, Tennessee, along Clover Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1955, it stands at a structural height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22.2 feet. With a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, the dam serves a drainage area of 0.25 square miles and has a surface area of 20 acres. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5.
Although Ben Henry has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last one conducted in November 2019. The dam does not have outlet gates, locks, or a spillway width, and is considered uncontrolled in terms of spillway type. While it is not under state regulation or permitting, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the risk associated with Ben Henry to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure and surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
700 |
River Or Stream |
CLOVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
265 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
601cfs |
Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview
|
116cfs |
South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City
|
345cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
108cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
172cfs |
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
63cfs |
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.
Ben Henry