Smokey Mtn Christian Camp Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Smokey Mtn Christian Camp, located in Monroe, Tennessee, is a private facility regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.


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Summary

The camp's dam, situated on Dalton Branch, is an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet and a structural height of 18.6 feet. Completed in 1959, the dam has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of water resource management for the camp.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam at Smokey Mtn Christian Camp poses a moderate risk level. The last inspection in May 2018 revealed that the dam is in good condition, with no major concerns reported. The camp's emergency action plan status is unknown, but the risk management measures are not specified in the data provided. Overall, the camp's dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the facility while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

245

River Or Stream

DALTON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.3

Hydraulic Height

14.5

Drainage Area

0.57

Nid Storage

52

Structural Height

18.6

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
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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.