White Reservoir Report
Nearby: Houser Creek #1 Houser Creek #2
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
White is a privately owned dam located in Obion, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Harris, along Deer Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a primary dam type of Earth and a hydraulic height of 19.3 feet, White has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam has a NID storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 36 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.6 acres. Despite not having outlet gates, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway type. Its condition assessment is currently not rated, and the last inspection was conducted in September 2017, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The risk management measures for White are not specified in the data, but its risk characterization indicates a moderate level of risk.
Overall, White dam is a crucial structure for fire protection and water management in the area, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. Climate and water enthusiasts may find interest in the technical details and risk assessment of this dam, emphasizing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in infrastructure like White.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
445 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
43 |
Structural Height |
20.8 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
White