Sweetwater Creek #1 Dam

Tennessee, McMinn County, SWEETWATER CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMcMinn
RiverSWEETWATER CREEK
Coordinates35.56333, -84.49806

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage3,125 acre-ft
Max Storage3,125 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary Purpose-
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSweetwater Creek W.D.
Other NameSweetwater Creek #1

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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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