Rowe Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clear Creek Cloar
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Rowe Creek is a state-regulated dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, with a primary purpose that remains unspecified.
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Summary
Built in 1990, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 26.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 8.5 feet, serving as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 399 acre-feet, Rowe Creek covers a surface area of 4.6 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.81 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Rowe Creek has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The dam boasts a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and has a last inspection date recorded in August 2020, with inspections conducted every three years. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, Rowe Creek is a vital structure for water management in the region and plays a crucial role in safeguarding against potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rowe Creek serves as a notable example of responsible infrastructure management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
695 |
River Or Stream |
ROWE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
8.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.81 |
Nid Storage |
399 |
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
|
37cfs |
Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon
|
38cfs |
Big Sandy River At Bruceton
|
104cfs |
Cypress Creek At Camden
|
2cfs |
North Fork Obion River Near Martin
|
202cfs |
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.
Rowe Creek