Tellico Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3
Tennessee — Loudon County — LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Loudon |
| River | LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.76008, -84.26840 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 20, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | Tellico Lake |
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.