Clinch Valley "b" Dam
Clinch Valley "b" Dam is an earth dam located in Grainger County, Tennessee, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clinch Valley "b" Dam
The primary purpose of Clinch Valley "b" Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Carmeuse Lime & Stone (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grainger |
| Coordinates | 36.36722, -83.40444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,363 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Carmeuse Lime & Stone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05708 |
| Federal ID | TN05708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |