Clear Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shell Branch Rowe Creek
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Clear Creek is a state-regulated dam located in Henry, Tennessee, with a purpose that remains unspecified.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1990, stands at a structural height of 26.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 7 feet, with a length of 855 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 188 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.22 square miles.
The dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in May 2020. It is inspected every three years by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with the last inspection conducted in May 2020. Clear Creek's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it does not have any outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment of 3, the dam has not had any risk management measures or inundation maps prepared.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clear Creek presents an interesting case study of a well-maintained dam in Tennessee. Its location and design, along with its storage capacity and hazard potential, make it a valuable asset for the surrounding area. The dam's compliance with state regulations and regular inspections ensure its safety and functionality, contributing to the overall water management efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
855 |
River Or Stream |
CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1.22 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Structural Height |
26.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Clarks River At Murray
|
15cfs |
Clarks River At Almo
|
38cfs |
Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon
|
38cfs |
North Fork Obion River Near Martin
|
202cfs |
Big Sandy River At Bruceton
|
118cfs |
Cypress Creek At Camden
|
2cfs |
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.
Clear Creek