Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam

McMinn County, Tennessee

River/Stream: SWEETWATER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
59 ft
Dam Length
438 ft
Reservoir Storage
215 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-07-09

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN10707
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
35.56756, -84.51221
Age
48 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.