Hurricane Creek #9 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dettwiller Hurricane Creek #3a
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Hurricane Creek #9 is a locally owned earth dam located in Humphreys, Tennessee, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Completed in 2001, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area along Little Hurricane Creek. With a hydraulic height of 20.9 feet and a structural height of 37.7 feet, Hurricane Creek #9 has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in October 2020.
This dam has a storage capacity of 692 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 19.4 acres, with a drainage area of 2.63 square miles. Despite its moderate risk assessment, Hurricane Creek #9 lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. The dam, although in fair condition, poses a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding community in New Hope, Tennessee.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
903 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.9 |
Drainage Area |
2.63 |
Nid Storage |
692 |
Structural Height |
37.7 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Duck River Above Hurricane Mills
|
2800cfs |
Piney River At Vernon
|
102cfs |
Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills
|
43cfs |
Buffalo River Below Lobelville
|
571cfs |
Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville
|
2270cfs |
Cypress Creek At Camden
|
3cfs |
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.
Hurricane Creek #9