Dams in Morgan County, Tennessee
7Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Morgan County, Tennessee
Morgan County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Morgan County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Brushy Mountain Dam at 57 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy Mountain Dam | High | Fair | 57 | 1949 | |
| P.u.d. Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 42 | Water Supply | 1993 |
| Little Shady Lake Dam | Significant | 17 | Recreation | 1968 | |
| Sunset Retreat #2 Dam | Low | 24 | 1978 | ||
| Burnett Dam | Low | 20 | 1969 | ||
| Land Of Lakes Catfish Farm Dam | Low | 18 | 1970 | ||
| Johnson Dam | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1965 |