Chief Creek is a privately owned dam located in Lewis, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Napier.
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Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 55 feet and has a hydraulic height of 39 feet, with a length of 690 feet. It has a significant hazard potential, but its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in June 2020.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Chief Creek's primary purpose and dam type are not specified, but it provides a storage capacity of 3,130 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 96 acres. With a drainage area of 14.6 square miles, this dam on Chief Creek plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam is regularly inspected, regulated, and enforced by state authorities to ensure public safety and operational efficiency.
The dam does not feature any outlet gates or locks, and its spillway type is uncontrolled. Although it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Chief Creek remains a key infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates to monitor and study, given its role in flood control, water storage, and environmental impact mitigation in the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
690 |
River Or Stream |
CHIEF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
96 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
14.6 |
Nid Storage |
3130 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
55 |
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