Douglas Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountySevier
Nearest CityKNOXVILLE
River/StreamFRENCH BROAD RIVER
Coordinates35.96122, -83.53842

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height202 ft
Dam Height141 ft
Dam Length1,705 ft
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,626,060 acre-ft
Max Storage1,626,060 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,223,511 acre-ft
Surface Area28,070 acres
Drainage Area4,541 sq mi
Max Discharge422,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection02/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN15501
Federal IDTN15501
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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