Watauga Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | ELIZABETHTON |
| River/Stream | WATAUGA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.32298, -82.12260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 332 ft |
| Dam Height | 332 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 751,557 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 751,557 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 569,121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,440 acres |
| Drainage Area | 468 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |