5Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Carter County is 80 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Watauga Dam at 332 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Dam | High | Not assessed | 332 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1948 |
| Wilbur Dam | High | Not assessed | 76 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1912 |
| Ripshin Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Recreation | 1946 |
| Odom Trout Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | 1962 | |
| Miller Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | 1960 |