Spencer Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jones Creek Claybrook
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Spencer Creek, located in Henderson, Tennessee, is a state-regulated dam with a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment.
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Summary
Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 41 feet, with a hydraulic height of 31 feet, and a length of 1020 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1660 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 800 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1.81 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Spencer Creek has been inspected as recently as February 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every two years. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, with a surface area of 80 acres. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about its emergency preparedness. With its location in a region susceptible to climate variability, water resource and climate enthusiasts should closely monitor Spencer Creek for any updates or changes in its regulatory status.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
River Or Stream |
SPENCER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
80 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.81 |
Nid Storage |
1660 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
41 |
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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.
Spencer Creek