Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam
Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam is an earth dam located in McMinn County, Tennessee, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam
Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam is a dam in McMinn, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sweetwater Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Sweetwater Creek.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 438 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2024.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McMinn |
| River/Stream | Sweetwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.56756, -84.51221 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sweetwater Creek W.D. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10707 |
| Federal ID | TN10707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |