Nickajack Dam

Tennessee — Marion County

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMarion
Coordinates35.00360, -85.61968

Physical Characteristics

NID Height81 ft
Dam Height81 ft
Dam Length3,767 ft
NID Storage251,600 acre-ft
Max Storage251,600 acre-ft
Surface Area10,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1.25

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTVA

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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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