Middlebrook is a privately owned dam located in Sullivan, Tennessee, along Sinking Creek.
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Humidity
Constructed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 17 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.29 square miles, Middlebrook serves a vital role in water resource management in the region.
The dam is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring that it is inspected, permitted, and enforced to meet state standards. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Middlebrook received a satisfactory condition assessment during its last inspection in May 2020. With a moderate risk rating, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and is regularly monitored to mitigate any potential risks to the surrounding area.
Middlebrook's presence on Sinking Creek not only provides water storage and flood control benefits but also highlights the importance of proper dam management in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Tennessee. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Middlebrook serves as a reminder of the significant role that dams play in managing and protecting our natural environment in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1625 |
River Or Stream |
SINKING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.5 |
Drainage Area |
5.29 |
Nid Storage |
222 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
Beaver Creek At Bristol
|
24cfs |
S F Holston River Near Damascus
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206cfs |
Watauga River At Elizabethton
|
423cfs |
Doe River At Elizabethton
|
293cfs |
M F Holston River Near Meadowview
|
92cfs |
N F Holston River Near Gate City
|
679cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sugar Hollow City Park
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Little Oak
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Little Oak Campground
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Jacobs Creek Rec Area
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Jacobs Creek Campground
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Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
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