Campbell Cove, also known as Campbell Cove Lake, is a local government-owned water resource located in Polk, Tennessee.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this reservoir on Deweese Creek serves as a vital water supply for the region. The earth dam, constructed in 1963, stands at a structural height of 77 feet and has a hydraulic height of 65 feet, offering a storage capacity of 2,485 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 1,492 acre-feet.
With a surface area of 68 acres and a drainage area of 1.84 square miles, Campbell Cove is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring state compliance in inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition, assessed as meeting safety guidelines. Its uncontrolled spillway and rock and soil foundations contribute to its moderate risk assessment, making it a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to study and appreciate the engineering and environmental management involved in maintaining such critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
402 |
River Or Stream |
DEWEESE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
68 |
Hydraulic Height |
65 |
Drainage Area |
1.84 |
Nid Storage |
2485 |
Structural Height |
77 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
77 |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
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301cfs |
Tellico River At Tellico Plains
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178cfs |
Toccoa River Near Dial
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279cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
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11cfs |
Valley River At Tomotla
|
268cfs |
Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford
|
46cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Thunder Rock
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Thunder Rock Campground
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Tumbling Creek Campground
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Tumbling Creek
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Lost Creek Campground
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Big Lost Creek
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