Great Falls Dam

Tennessee — White County — CANEY FORK RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWhite
RiverCANEY FORK RIVER
Coordinates35.80203, -85.62208

Physical Characteristics

NID Height92 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage64,800 acre-ft
Max Storage64,800 acre-ft
Surface Area1,830 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency1.25

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerTVA
Other NameGreat Falls Lake

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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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