Dams in Rhea County, Tennessee
7Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Rhea County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Hill Dam at 28 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemons Dam | High | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | ||
| Lake Hill Dam | Low | 28 | 1967 | ||
| T Industries Dam | Low | 22 | |||
| Huber Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1980 |
| Watts Bar Nuclear Holding Pond | Low | Not Available | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Sinclair Dam | Low | 15 | 1950 | ||
| Porter Dam | Low | 10 |