13Total Dams
3High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Monroe County, Tennessee
Monroe County has 13 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. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Monroe County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Tellico Dam at 62 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 62 | 1914 | |
| Sweetwater Creek #15 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 53 | 1979 | |
| Hensley Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 40 | Other | |
| Twin Lake #1 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 26 | 1962 | |
| Estes Kefauver Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 24 | 1975 | |
| Fagin Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Craighead Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 23 | 1960 | |
| Twin Lake #2 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 22 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 |
| Laurel Mountain Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 48 | 1965 | |
| Indian Boundary Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1965 |
| Unicoi Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | 1968 | |
| Smokey Mountain Christian Camp Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | 1959 | |
| Yellow Nugget Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1967 |