Kingston North Embayment Dam

EMORY RIVER - OFFSTREAM· Roane, Tennessee· Built 2012· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Kingston North Embayment Dam is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 2.7% in TN)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge2,558 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDTN14507

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 17, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TVA

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kingston North Embayment Dam?

Kingston North Embayment Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kingston North Embayment Dam?

Kingston North Embayment Dam is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kingston North Embayment Dam built?

Kingston North Embayment Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Kingston North Embayment Dam?

Kingston North Embayment Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kingston North Embayment Dam?

Kingston North Embayment Dam has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Kingston North Embayment Dam last inspected?

Kingston North Embayment Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.