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King is a privately owned earth dam located in Chester, Tennessee, along Clover Creek. Completed in 1972, this dam stands at a structural height of 21.3 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17.6 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, King serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Despite not being state regulated or permitted, King has not been inspected since November 2019 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a length of 550 feet, with a surface area of 7.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. Located within the Memphis District, King does not have any associated locks or outlet gates.
While King may not be subject to frequent inspections or state regulations, its presence along Clover Creek poses a moderate risk in the event of a potential failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in further monitoring and assessment of King to ensure its safety and stability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year_Completed | 1972 |
River_Or_Stream | CLOVER CREEK |
Dam_Length | 550 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.4 |
Hydraulic_Height | 17.6 |
Drainage_Area | 0.1 |
Nid_Storage | 80 |
Structural_Height | 21.3 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 21 |
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LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND | 262cfs |
LAKE FORK AT ATWOOD | 207cfs |
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SANGAMON RIVER AT RT 48 AT DECATUR | 1390cfs |
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ROBINSON CREEK NEAR SHELBYVILLE | 167cfs |