Meadow Creek

MEADOW CREEK· Bledsoe, Tennessee· Built 1972· Earth·
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Meadow Creek is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage781 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDTN00707

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 25, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

NAVARRE INVESTMENT CO.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meadow Creek?

Meadow Creek is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Meadow Creek?

Meadow Creek is owned by NAVARRE INVESTMENT CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Meadow Creek built?

Meadow Creek was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was Meadow Creek last inspected?

Meadow Creek was last inspected on September 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.