Phillips Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Phillips Creek in Madison, Tennessee, stands as a testament to responsible water resource management under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1984, serves as a vital structure for flood control and water storage, with a maximum capacity of 108 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, Phillips Creek Dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the Phillips Creek stream and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.

With a structural height of 19 feet and a length of 250 feet, Phillips Creek Dam boasts a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment. Regular inspections by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program ensure its continued safety and effectiveness, with the last assessment conducted in April 2018. While the dam may not be considered a high-risk structure, its moderate risk assessment rating indicates the importance of ongoing risk management measures to maintain its integrity and safeguard the local community. As a state-regulated and permitted dam, Phillips Creek exemplifies the collaborative effort between government agencies and local stakeholders to ensure the responsible stewardship of water resources in Tennessee.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

250

River Or Stream

PHILLIPS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

108

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
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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.