The London Mills Tailings Pd, located in Polk, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1944 with a primary purpose that is unspecified.
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The dam stands at a structural height of 106 feet, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a length of 1300 feet. With a storage capacity of 3275 acre-feet and a surface area of 66.8 acres, the dam impounds the waters of the Burra Burra Creek.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, the London Mills Tailings Pd has a low hazard potential and is currently in a satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2018. The dam is inspected every three years, with the most recent inspection taking place in February 2018. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there is limited information available regarding risk management measures in place. As a water resource and climate enthusiast, understanding the structural and regulatory details of the London Mills Tailings Pd provides valuable insight into the management of this important infrastructure and its potential impact on the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1944 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
River Or Stream |
BURRA BURRA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
66.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.22 |
Nid Storage |
3275 |
Structural Height |
106 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
106 |
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