Meridian Creek #1, also known as Meridian Creek Dam 1, is a privately owned earth dam located in Madison, Tennessee.
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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 |
Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview
|
166cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City
|
454cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
87cfs |