Tellico Dam

Tennessee — Monroe County — QUARRY CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMonroe
RiverQUARRY CREEK
Coordinates35.34694, -84.28472

Physical Characteristics

NID Height62 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length206 ft
NID Storage942 acre-ft
Max Storage942 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 17, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Tellico Club
Other NameTellico

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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