Tellico Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | TELLICO PLAINS |
| River/Stream | QUARRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.34694, -84.28472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 206 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lake Tellico Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |