Watts Bar Nuclear Holding Pond
Tennessee — Rhea County — Tennessee River - Offstream
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rhea |
| River | Tennessee River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 35.59616, -84.79183 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2.5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | Temporary Holding Pond |
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.