Meridian Creek #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Meridian Creek #1, also known as Meridian Creek Dam 1, is a privately owned earth dam located in Madison, Tennessee.


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Summary

Constructed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands as an essential structure for flood risk reduction along Meridian Creek. With a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet and a structural height of 27.5 feet, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a normal storage capacity of 268 acre-feet.

Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Meridian Creek #1 has a significant hazard potential and is classified as being in satisfactory condition as of November 2019. With a drainage area of 4.21 square miles and a storage capacity of 1599 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam meets regulatory guidelines for inspection and enforcement by state agencies.

Overall, Meridian Creek #1 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Tennessee. With its strategic location and design, this dam represents a key component in the state's efforts to ensure flood control and protection for the surrounding communities along Meridian Creek.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

858

River Or Stream

MERIDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

55

Hydraulic Height

14.5

Drainage Area

4.21

Nid Storage

1599

Structural Height

27.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.