Cane Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Falcon Ridge Spring Creek Trib
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Cane Creek, located in Henderson, Tennessee, is a state-regulated dam under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Built in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 298 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of controlling the flow of the tributary Cane Creek, covering a surface area of 9 acres and draining a watershed area of 0.83 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2018, Cane Creek dam poses a moderate risk, prompting moderate risk management measures. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has not experienced any significant modifications or incidents, maintaining its structural integrity over the years. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, but it undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure compliance with state regulatory standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cane Creek serves as a notable example of a state-regulated dam in Tennessee, contributing to the management of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
860 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBCANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.83 |
Nid Storage |
298 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Cane Creek