Steele Creek Dam

Tennessee — Sullivan County — STEELE CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountySullivan
RiverSTEELE CREEK
Coordinates36.56361, -82.22667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length210 ft
NID Storage1,989 acre-ft
Max Storage1,989 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 17, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity Of Bristol
Other NameSteele Creek

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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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