Watauga Dam
Tennessee — Carter County
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter |
| Coordinates | 36.32298, -82.12260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 332 ft |
| Dam Height | 332 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| NID Storage | 751,557 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 751,557 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,440 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | TVA |
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.