Sweetwater Creek #17
Tennessee — McMinn County — TRIBSWEETWATER CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McMinn |
| River | TRIBSWEETWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.56056, -84.52750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 23, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SWEETWATER CREEK W.D. |
| Other Name | Sweetwater Creek Watershed Dam 17 |
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.