Sweetwater Creek #15 Dam

Tennessee — Monroe County — SWEETWATER CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMonroe
RiverSWEETWATER CREEK
Coordinates35.57444, -84.49917

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage559 acre-ft
Max Storage559 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 23, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSweetwater Creek W.D.
Other NameSweetwater Creek #15

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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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