Littell #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Littell #1, located in Tracy City, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1964 on Big Fiery Gizzard Creek.


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Summary

The dam stands at a structural height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 31.7 feet and a length of 335 feet. It has a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 265 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.62 square miles.

The dam is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2019 was reported as satisfactory. The risk assessment for Littell #1 indicates a moderate risk level of 3, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

With its strategic location and critical role in water resource management, Littell #1 serves as a vital infrastructure component in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find interest in monitoring the ongoing risk management efforts and maintenance activities associated with this dam to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices in the area.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

335

River Or Stream

BIG FIERY GIZZARD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

31.7

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

370

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

36
       
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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.
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