Pine Creek #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pine Creek #1, located in Scott, Tennessee, is a vital earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the Pine Creek river.


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Summary

With a structural height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1182 acre-feet, serving the community with essential water supply and recreational opportunities. The dam covers a surface area of 30.2 acres and has a drainage area of 2.19 square miles, ensuring effective management of water resources in the region.

Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Pine Creek #1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of March 2021 is satisfactory, indicating that it is adequately maintained and poses a moderate risk. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam stands as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water management in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the region against natural disasters.

As a significant structure in the Louisville District, Pine Creek #1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks, providing water supply, and supporting recreational activities for the local community. With its efficient design and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Tennessee, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities against environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1054

River Or Stream

PINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30.2

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

2.19

Nid Storage

1182

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.