Cane Creek #14a Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cane Creek #15 Lost Creek
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cane Creek #14a, also known as Cane Creek Watershed Dam 14a, is a local government-owned structure located in Lauderdale, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Lightfoot.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25.5 feet and has a length of 2427 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction in the area.
With a maximum storage capacity of 3979 acre-feet and a normal storage of 262 acre-feet, Cane Creek #14a plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Its high hazard potential is mitigated by regular inspections from the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring the dam's satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in January 2020.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Cane Creek #14a remains a key infrastructure for flood control in the area, with the potential to safeguard surrounding communities and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design and function of structures like Cane Creek #14a is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2427 |
River Or Stream |
CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
112 |
Drainage Area |
6.09 |
Nid Storage |
3979 |
Structural Height |
25.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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 #14a