Shady Valley Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| River/Stream | TRIB-BIG CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.44806, -85.66444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 427 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | TDEC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |