Rimrock Dam
Rimrock Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Rimrock Dam
The primary purpose of Rimrock Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rimrock Mesa 1 Association (private). It impounds the Wildcat Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 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 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| River/Stream | Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.93444, -85.38333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rimrock Mesa 1 Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18513 |
| Federal ID | TN18513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |