Mongiove Dam
Mongiove Dam is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mongiove Dam
Mongiove Dam is a dam in Sevier, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Golden, Naomi (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 02/29/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sevier |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.75556, -83.56250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Golden, Naomi |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15517 |
| Federal ID | TN15517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |