Calfkiller River Dam is a concrete dam located in White County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 76% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Calfkiller River Dam
Calfkiller River Dam is a dam in White, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City of Sparta (local government). It impounds the Calfkiller River near Sparta.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Sparta |
| River/Stream | Calfkiller River |
| Coordinates | 35.93216, -85.46243 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Sparta |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18510 |
| Federal ID | TN18510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |