David Crockett is a state-regulated dam located in Lawrence, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Gaitherville.
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Built in 1961, this earth dam on Crawfish Creek stands at a structural height of 43.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30.8 feet. With a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, it serves a primary purpose that is not specified in the data. The dam's spillway type is labeled as "Uncontrolled" with a spillway width of 0 feet.
Despite its high hazard potential, David Crockett's condition assessment is deemed satisfactory as of the last inspection in February 2021. The dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 and is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a drainage area of 8.05 square miles, the dam provides critical water resource management for the region, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
662 |
River Or Stream |
CRAWFISH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
30.8 |
Drainage Area |
8.05 |
Nid Storage |
1100 |
Structural Height |
43.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
44 |
Shoal Creek At Iron City
|
422cfs |
Elk River At Prospect
|
2960cfs |
Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights
|
3cfs |
Duck River At Columbia
|
1810cfs |
Buffalo River Near Flat Woods
|
443cfs |
Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville
|
3500cfs |