7Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Loudon County, Tennessee
Loudon County has 7 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Loudon County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Tellico Dam at 129 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico Dam | High | Not assessed | 129 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| Fort Loudoun Dam | High | Not assessed | 125 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1943 |
| Melton Hill Dam | High | Not assessed | 103 | Hydroelectric | 1963 |
| Roy White Dam | High | Not assessed | 18 | 1960 | |
| Hammontree Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 28 | 1974 | |
| Thompson Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Bream Hole Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1978 |