Mud Creek #15 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mud Creek #5 Mud Creek #17
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Mud Creek #15, also known as Mud Creek Watershed Dam 15, is a significant Earth dam located in Sharon, Tennessee, within Weakley County.
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Summary
Built in 1979 by Hall Pridgeon, Jr. and the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TribMud Creek river or stream. With a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 27.5 feet, this dam has a NID storage capacity of 2080 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 336 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 69.6 acres and draining a 2.45 square mile watershed area.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Mud Creek #15 has a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2021, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type and design have proven effective in managing water flow. The dam lacks outlet gates and associated structures, but regular inspections are conducted, with the next one scheduled in two years. With its strategic location and design, Mud Creek #15 stands as a crucial part of the region's water resource infrastructure, ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1923 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBMUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
69.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
2.45 |
Nid Storage |
2080 |
Structural Height |
27.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Mud Creek #15