Big Creek Dam
Tennessee — Grundy County — RANGER CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| River | RANGER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.36778, -85.70028 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| NID Storage | 966 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 966 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Big Creek Utility District |
| Other Name | Big Creek |
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.