Clinch Valley "C" Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clinch Valley "C" is a privately owned earth dam located in Grainger, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of tailings storage.


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Summary

Built in 1995, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21.8 feet and has a structural height of 28.3 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1750 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 55 acres, serving to regulate water flow in the area with a drainage area of 0.17 square miles.

Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, this dam is state regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of July 2019, it is categorized as having a moderate risk level. Despite not having any outlet gates or locks, Clinch Valley "C" has a spillway type of uncontrolled, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to prevent potential risks and emergencies.

Located within the Nashville District of Tennessee, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Its presence highlights the intersection of human-made structures with natural ecosystems, showcasing the importance of sustainable practices and proper governance to safeguard water resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change on our environment.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

300

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

55

Hydraulic Height

21.8

Drainage Area

0.17

Nid Storage

1750

Structural Height

28.3

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.