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Akers is a private dam located in Turners Station, Tennessee, along the Triblittle Trammel Creek. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 27 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet. With a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a normal storage of 48 acre-feet, Akers covers a surface area of 5 acres and drains an area of 0.18 square miles. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level.
Although Akers has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates. In case of emergencies, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. With John W. Rose as the Congressional representative for the area, Akers poses a potential risk to the surrounding community due to its significant hazard potential and moderate risk level. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep a close eye on the developments related to Akers to ensure the safety and sustainability of the area.
Year_Completed | 1960 |
River_Or_Stream | TRIBLITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK |
Dam_Length | 284 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
Drainage_Area | 0.18 |
Nid_Storage | 65 |
Structural_Height | 27 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Nid_Height | 27 |