Reelfootindian Creek #17 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Obion, Tennessee, near Midway Church.
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Completed in 1995, this flood risk reduction structure was designed by USDA NRCS and Gary Lide of Neel-Schaffer, Inc. The dam stands at a structural height of 33 feet with a hydraulic height of 17.9 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 2797 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 644 acre-feet.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2019, Reelfootindian Creek #17 is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Bogus Creek, with a drainage area of 3.07 square miles and a surface area of 85.6 acres. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has no outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway type.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Reelfootindian Creek #17 remains a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region. Its strategic location and design elements reflect a robust approach to water resource management and climate resilience, ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
910 |
River Or Stream |
BOGUS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
85.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.9 |
Drainage Area |
3.07 |
Nid Storage |
2797 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |