Hoskins, also known as Jackie Evans Lake, is a private earth dam located in Bradley, Tennessee.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and water storage. With a hydraulic height of 12.1 feet and a structural height of 17.5 feet, Hoskins has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.1 acres. The dam is situated on Clark Branch and is part of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite not being state regulated, Hoskins has a significant hazard potential and is inspected every five years. The dam has a spillway type of uncontrolled and a spillway width of 0 feet. The risk assessment for Hoskins is moderate, with a DSAC risk level of 3. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans and inundation maps. With its rich history and importance for water resource management, Hoskins is an essential structure in the region for both flood control and recreational activities.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
550 |
River Or Stream |
CLARK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.41 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Structural Height |
17.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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10400cfs |
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53cfs |
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9cfs |
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288cfs |
Conasauga River Near Eton
|
197cfs |
North Chickamauga Cr At Mile Straight
|
23cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Chilhowee Campground
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Chilhowee Recreation Area
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Chilhowee Rec Area
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Parksville Lake Campground
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Parksville
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Parksville Lake Recreation Area
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