Mary's Creek #11, also known as Marys Creek Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Germantown, Tennessee, designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks along the tributary of Mary's Creek.
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Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 20 feet, serving a drainage area of 0.24 square miles and providing a storage capacity of 372 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition according to the last inspection conducted in November 2020.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Mary's Creek #11 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. While the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, it also caters to recreational activities in the area, boasting a surface area of 23.1 acres for public enjoyment. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and no outlet gates, the dam has been identified as having moderate risk (3) and requires ongoing risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of downstream communities.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
700 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBMARY'S CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
372 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |