Yellow Nugget Dam
Tennessee — Monroe County — WITT BRANCH
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| River | WITT BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.25361, -84.32667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Yellow Nugget POA |
| Other Name | Yellow Nugget |
Location Map
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.