Standing Stone Dam
Standing Stone Dam is a concrete dam located in Overton County, Tennessee, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Standing Stone Dam
The primary purpose of Standing Stone Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tdec (state). It impounds the Mill Creek near Butler's Landing.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,508 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/16/2024.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Overton |
| Nearest City | Butler's Landing |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.47056, -85.41750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13302 |
| Federal ID | TN13302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |