Hammontree Dam is an earth dam located in Loudon County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 190 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Hammontree Dam
Hammontree Dam is a dam in Loudon, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hammontree, George (private). It impounds the Sinking Creek near Lenoir City.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Loudon |
| Nearest City | Lenoir City |
| River/Stream | Sinking Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68278, -84.18444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hammontree, George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10504 |
| Federal ID | TN10504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |