Sweetwater Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in McMinn County, Tennessee, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 2,000 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 Sweetwater Creek #1 Dam
Sweetwater Creek #1 Dam is a dam in McMinn, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sweetwater Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Sweetwater Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 07/09/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McMinn |
| River/Stream | Sweetwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.56333, -84.49806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sweetwater Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10706 |
| Federal ID | TN10706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |