Great Falls Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | CARTHAGE |
| River/Stream | CANEY FORK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.80203, -85.62208 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39,660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,830 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,675 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 162,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |