Raccoon Mountain Saddle Dam

Tennessee — Marion County — Tennessee River - John McNabb Branch

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMarion
RiverTennessee River - John McNabb Branch
Coordinates35.05624, -85.39014

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage36,340 acre-ft
Max Storage36,340 acre-ft
Surface Area528 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2025
Inspection Frequency1.25

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerTVA
Other NameRaccoon Mountain Reservoir

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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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