Houser Creek #1, located in Union City, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Houser Creek.
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Completed in 1965, the dam stands at a structural height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,058 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The dam spans 2,526 feet in length and covers a surface area of 32.6 acres within a drainage area of 1.95 square miles.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Houser Creek #1 is considered to have a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it lacks outlet gates. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in March 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the available data. With its strategic location and purposeful design, Houser Creek #1 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2526 |
River Or Stream |
HOUSER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32.6 |
Drainage Area |
1.95 |
Nid Storage |
1058 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |