Highlands Springs Cove Dam
Highlands Springs Cove Dam is an earth dam located in Grainger County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Highlands Springs Cove Dam
Highlands Springs Cove Dam is a dam in Grainger, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cameron, Brenda (private). It impounds the Richland Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grainger |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.22278, -83.64278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cameron, Brenda |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05705 |
| Federal ID | TN05705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |