Cove Lake Dam

Tennessee — Campbell County — COVE CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCampbell
RiverCOVE CREEK
Coordinates36.30500, -84.20389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage3,038 acre-ft
Max Storage3,038 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerTdec
Other NameCove Lake

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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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