8Total Dams
4High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Blount County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Calderwood at 230 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderwood | High | Satisfactory | 230 | Hydroelectric | 1930 |
| Chilhowee | High | Fair | 89 | Hydroelectric | 1957 |
| Lambert Dam | High | Not assessed | 54 | 1965 | |
| Lake in the Sky Dam | High | Satisfactory | 33 | 1966 | |
| Johnson Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2000 |
| Kagley Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 28 | 1964 | |
| Sparks Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1986 |
| Alcoa Dam | Low | Fair | 34 | 1991 |