Dams in Monroe County, Tennessee
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 dams have 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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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| 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 | 40 | Other | ||
| Twin Lake #1 Dam | Significant | 26 | 1962 | ||
| Estes Kefauver Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 24 | 1975 | |
| Fagin Dam | Significant | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 | |
| Craighead Lake Dam | Significant | 23 | 1960 | ||
| Twin Lake #2 Dam | Significant | 22 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 | |
| Laurel Mountain Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 48 | 1965 | |
| Indian Boundary Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1965 |
| Unicoi Lake Dam | Low | 25 | 1968 | ||
| Smokey Mountain Christian Camp Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | 1959 | |
| Yellow Nugget Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1967 |