Littell #1 Dam

Littell #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Littell #1 Dam

Littell #1 Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Weaver, Jimmie (private). It impounds the Big Fiery Gizzard Creek near Tracy City.

The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/25/2023.

At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyGrundy
Nearest CityTracy City
River/StreamBig Fiery Gizzard Creek
Coordinates35.26361, -85.77472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length335 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage370 acre-ft
Max Storage370 acre-ft
Normal Storage265 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWeaver, Jimmie
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN06101
Federal IDTN06101
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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