Dams in McMinn County, Tennessee
9Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in McMinn County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam at 59 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek #16 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 59 | 1978 | |
| Sweetwater Creek #17 | Significant | Satisfactory | 43 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1988 |
| Sweetwater Creek #1 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | 1979 | |
| L & N Reservoir Dam | Low | 38 | 1954 | ||
| Bowater #4 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | 1989 | |
| Browder Dam | Low | 27 | 1964 | ||
| Oostanaula Creek Dam | Low | Not Available | 18 | 1869 | |
| Huber Effluent Pond #5 Dam | Low | 18 | Tailings | 1979 | |
| Chilhowee Rod & Gun Club Dam | Low | 16 | 1955 |