Watts Bar Dam - Kingston Backwater Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyRoane
Nearest CityKINGSTON
River/StreamCLINCH RIVER
Coordinates35.87282, -84.52016

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN12102
Federal IDTN12102S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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