Young Mill Tailings Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyJefferson
Coordinates36.07917, -83.61083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height145 ft
Dam Length4,990 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,867 acre-ft
Max Storage1,867 acre-ft
Normal Storage733 acre-ft
Surface Area112 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerNyrstar TN Mines-strawberry Plains
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN08906
Federal IDTN08906
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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