Grundy #2 Dam
Grundy #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grundy #2 Dam
Grundy #2 Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tdec (state). It impounds the Little Fiery Gizzard Ck near Tracy City.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/13/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% 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 | Grundy |
| Nearest City | Tracy City |
| River/Stream | Little Fiery Gizzard Ck |
| Coordinates | 35.27222, -85.71806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06106 |
| Federal ID | TN06106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |