7Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Sevier County, Tennessee
Sevier County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Sevier County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Douglas Dam at 202 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Dam | High | Not assessed | 202 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1943 |
| Lake Marian Dam | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Lake Buena Vista Dam | High | Fair | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1978 |
| Mongiove Dam | High | Not assessed | 30 | Other | 1987 |
| Waters Dam | High | Not assessed | 26 | 1965 | |
| Hidden Mountain #2 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 58 | 1984 | |
| Far a Way Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2006 |