Hidden Mtn Lake#2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Hidden Mtn Lake#2 is a privately owned dam located in Sevier, Tennessee, within the Walden Creek community.


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Summary

This earth dam was completed in 1984 and has a hydraulic height of 38.9 feet, with a structural height of 57.8 feet. The dam's primary purpose is to retain water from Waldon Creek, with a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 2.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.05 square miles.

Despite being privately owned, Hidden Mtn Lake#2 is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, yet its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in April 2020. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Overall, Hidden Mtn Lake#2 serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the area, with careful regulatory oversight to ensure its safety and functionality. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering behind this dam and the importance of maintaining it to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

175

River Or Stream

WALDON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.8

Hydraulic Height

38.9

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

66

Structural Height

57.8

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

58
       
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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.