Sweetwater Creek #1 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMcMinn
River/StreamSWEETWATER CREEK
Coordinates35.56333, -84.49806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,125 acre-ft
Max Storage3,125 acre-ft
Normal Storage212 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerSweetwater Creek W.D.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN10706
Federal IDTN10706
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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