Hicks Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hicks Creek is a state-regulated dam located in Madison, Tennessee, with a height of 22.5 feet and a length of 495 feet.


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Summary

Completed in 1986, this earth dam has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and is considered to have low hazard potential and satisfactory condition. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Situated on the Tributary of Hicks Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 0.45 square miles. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, Hicks Creek Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment performed in December 2018, and an inspection frequency of every 3 years to ensure its continued functionality and safety.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hicks Creek Dam serves as an important infrastructure for water management in Tennessee. With its strategic location and storage capacity, this state-regulated dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and preventing potential flooding events. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing risk assessment and management are crucial to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of Hicks Creek Dam in the face of changing environmental conditions and climate challenges.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

495

River Or Stream

TRIBHICKS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.45

Nid Storage

210

Structural Height

22.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

23
       
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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.