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.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 335 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| Nearest City | Tracy City |
| River/Stream | Big Fiery Gizzard Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26361, -85.77472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Weaver, Jimmie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06101 |
| Federal ID | TN06101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |