Norris Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | CLINTON |
| River/Stream | CLINCH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.22407, -84.09263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 265 ft |
| Dam Height | 236 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,363,168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,363,168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,040,507 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,912 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |