Watts Bar Dam - Kingston Backwater Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Roane |
| Nearest City | KINGSTON |
| River/Stream | CLINCH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.87282, -84.52016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |