Swain Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 395 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Swain Dam
Swain Dam is a dam in Scott, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Swain, Mrs. W. H. (private). It impounds the New River near New River.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 03/29/2022.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | New River |
| River/Stream | New River |
| Coordinates | 36.39694, -84.52083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Swain, Mrs. W. H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15109 |
| Federal ID | TN15109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |