Hughes Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: New Carmel Eubank Branch #2
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Hughes Creek, located in Madison, Tennessee, is a state-regulated dam on the Middle Fork Forked Deer River.
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Summary
Built in 1986, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 27.1 feet and has a length of 475 feet. With a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, Hughes Creek plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, especially during times of high discharge.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Hughes Creek is in satisfactory condition according to its last inspection in January 2020. The dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure. The dam does not have outlet gates and has an uncontrolled spillway type, further highlighting the importance of its regulatory oversight to prevent potential risks and ensure effective emergency management.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Hughes Creek presents a manageable yet significant risk that necessitates continuous monitoring and risk management measures. This dam serves as a vital component of water resource management in the region, providing storage capacity and flood protection while also highlighting the importance of regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
475 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK FORKED DEER R |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
27.1 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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.
Hughes Creek