The Conservation League dam, located on Williams Creek in Scott, Tennessee, was completed in 1956 and is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 19.5 feet, with a length of 290 feet and a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is considered significant.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Conservation League dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of December 2018. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated recently. The dam is inspected every three years, with the last inspection taking place in December 2018. With its location in a picturesque area of Tennessee, the Conservation League dam serves as a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
290 |
River Or Stream |
WILLIAMS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.45 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Structural Height |
19.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |