Cypress Creek #1, also known as Stafford Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Weakley, Tennessee.
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Humidity
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the Todd Branch river. With a hydraulic height of 7.5 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, Cypress Creek #1 has a storage capacity of 323 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11.2 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Cypress Creek #1 is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2020. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. However, the risk assessment for Cypress Creek #1 indicates a moderate risk level, with a DSAC not assigned and limited risk management measures in place. Overall, this dam plays a critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining such structures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
912 |
River Or Stream |
TODD BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
7.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.78 |
Nid Storage |
323 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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|
202cfs |
South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield
|
183cfs |
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|
28cfs |
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|
15cfs |
Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon
|
38cfs |
Clarks River At Almo
|
37cfs |