Littell #3 Dam
Littell #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Littell #3 Dam
Littell #3 Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Littell, Randall (private). It impounds the Big Fiery Gizzard Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 09/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| River/Stream | Big Fiery Gizzard Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26917, -85.77833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Littell, Randall |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06119 |
| Federal ID | TN06119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |