Roy White Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roy White is a privately owned earthen dam located in Loudon, Tennessee, on the Steekee Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1960, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15.8 feet and a structural height of 17.7 feet, with a length of 270 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 67 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 6.4 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.45 square miles.

Despite being privately owned, Roy White has a high hazard potential and is classified as a moderate risk (3) structure. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection took place in July 2018 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. This uncontrolled spillway dam does not have outlet gates and is not regulated by the state, with no enforcement, permitting, or inspection activities conducted by the state regulatory agency.

Given its location and potential risk, Roy White serves as a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess. With its historical significance and environmental impact on the surrounding area, this dam provides a unique opportunity for further research and analysis in understanding the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

270

River Or Stream

STEEKEE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.4

Hydraulic Height

15.8

Drainage Area

0.45

Nid Storage

67

Structural Height

17.7

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

18
       
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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.