Steele Creek Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountySullivan
Nearest CityBRISTOL
River/StreamSTEELE CREEK
Coordinates36.56361, -82.22667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,989 acre-ft
Max Storage1,989 acre-ft
Normal Storage528 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCity Of Bristol
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN16309
Federal IDTN16309
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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