Duck's Nest is a privately owned dam located in Polk, Tennessee, along the Tribhall Creek.
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Built in 1992, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 26.4 feet, with a hydraulic height of 24.7 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, providing essential water resource management for the area. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected, with the last assessment in July 2018 deeming its condition as satisfactory.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Duck's Nest is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates or associated structures. The dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The surrounding area's drainage covers 0.14 square miles, with the dam's surface area spanning 9.1 acres. Overall, Duck's Nest serves as a vital infrastructure for regulating water flow and ensuring water availability in the region, contributing to the area's climate resilience and water resource sustainability.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
160 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBHALL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
24.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
26.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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