Located in Sevier, Tennessee, Walker Mill is a private-owned earth dam situated along the West Prong Little Pigeon River.
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With a structural height of 13 feet and a length of 400 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26 acres, serving a drainage area of 148 acres. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it poses a moderate risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated."
Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, Walker Mill undergoes inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in February 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been modified in recent years. While there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place or inundation maps prepared, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Walker Mill presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam in Tennessee that balances the need for water storage with the responsibility of risk mitigation and management.
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
WEST PRONG LITTLE PIGEON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Drainage Area |
148 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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166cfs |
Little River Above Townsend
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129cfs |
Little River Near Maryville
|
189cfs |
Little River Near Alcoa
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209cfs |
Pigeon River At Newport
|
1130cfs |
French Broad River Near Newport
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1360cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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KOA Holiday
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Sevier County Park - Douglas Reservoir
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Douglas Dam Tailwater
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Douglas Dam Headwater
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Greenbrier Campground
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