Elmwood Tailings Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | CARTHAGE |
| River/Stream | TRIB-CANEY FORK |
| Coordinates | 36.21833, -85.91083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 107 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,969 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Nyrstar Gordonsville, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |