12Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Marion County, Tennessee
Marion County has 12 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 Marion County is 41 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Tennessee Consolidated Coal #1 Dam at 340 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickajack Dam | High | Not assessed | 81 | Hydroelectric | 1967 |
| Thomas Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2002 |
| Raccoon Mountain Saddle Dam | High | Not assessed | 40 | Hydroelectric | 1978 |
| Clifftops Dam | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Laurel Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 62 | Water Supply | 1975 |
| Pace Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1996 |
| Tennessee Consolidated Coal #1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 340 | 1976 | |
| Wharton Dam | Low | Not assessed | 50 | Other | |
| Dobson #1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Recreation | 2006 |
| Tennessee Consolidated Coal #2 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 35 | 1976 | |
| Tranquil Acres Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | 1972 | |
| Dobson #2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2004 |