Carroll Dam
Carroll Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carroll Dam
Carroll Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Clear Creek near Huntingdon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Huntingdon |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10000, -88.48472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01703 |
| Federal ID | TN01703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |