Nickajack Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | SOUTH PITTSBURG |
| River/Stream | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.00360, -85.61968 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,767 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 251,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 251,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21,870 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 501,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |