Big Creek Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyGrundy
Nearest CityCOALMONT
River/StreamRANGER CREEK
Coordinates35.36778, -85.70028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage966 acre-ft
Max Storage966 acre-ft
Normal Storage832 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBig Creek Utility District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN06109
Federal IDTN06109
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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