Gilmer's Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Spring Creek Springbrook
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Gilmer's Creek is a state-regulated earth dam located in Madison, Tennessee, with a structural height of 27 feet and a length of 460 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1984, this dam serves as a crucial water resource management structure, providing a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Gilmer's Creek presents a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Gilmer's Creek undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are areas that may require further attention for improved preparedness and response in case of emergencies. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's location in a populated area underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like Gilmer's Creek in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks is crucial. By staying informed about its condition, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment, enthusiasts can contribute to the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and the environment from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
460 |
River Or Stream |
GILMER'S CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
173 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Gilmer's Creek