Porter Dam
Tennessee — Rhea County — YELLOW CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rhea |
| River | YELLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.60944, -84.83194 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 26, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Porter, James F. |
| Other Name | Porter |
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.