Dams in White County, Tennessee
13Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in White County, Tennessee
White County has 13 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in White County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Great Falls Dam at 92 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls Dam | High | Not Available | 92 | Hydroelectric | 1916 |
| Billy's Branch Dam | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Water Supply | 1973 |
| Calfkiller River Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 33 | 1975 | |
| Birdwell Dam | Significant | 30 | Recreation | 1995 | |
| Thousand Oaks Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 23 | 1967 | |
| Davis #2 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1981 |
| North Star Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Other | 1958 |
| Rimrock Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 23 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Firestone #1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1973 |
| Payne Dam | Low | 19 | 1966 | ||
| Kee Acres Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Metcalf Dam | Low | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 | |
| Spain Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | 1926 |