Mud Creek #5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mud Creek #17 Mud Creek #15
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Mud Creek #5, also known as Mud Creek Watershed Dam 5, is a significant earth dam located in Weakley, Tennessee, under the ownership of the local government.
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Summary
Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Mud Creek tributary. With a hydraulic height of 21.6 feet and a structural height of 31.6 feet, it provides essential protection for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Mud Creek #5 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed to have satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in December 2019. The dam has a storage capacity of 1,032 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 45.8 acres, contributing to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the region. As a crucial element of the local water resource infrastructure, Mud Creek #5 plays a vital role in safeguarding the community from potential hazards and ensuring water resource sustainability in the area.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1075 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBMUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.6 |
Drainage Area |
2.04 |
Nid Storage |
1032 |
Structural Height |
31.6 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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 #5