Sweetwater Creek #15 Dam
Sweetwater Creek #15 Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Tennessee, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sweetwater Creek #15 Dam
Sweetwater Creek #15 Dam is a dam in Monroe, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sweetwater Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Sweetwater Creek near Sweetwater.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 559 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2025.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Sweetwater |
| River/Stream | Sweetwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.57444, -84.49917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 559 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 559 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sweetwater Creek W.D. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12314 |
| Federal ID | TN12314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |