Akers
Akers is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Akers
Akers is a dam in Sumner, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Goodall, Bob (private). It impounds the Triblittle Trammel Creek near Turners Station.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 284 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2016.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner |
| Nearest City | Turners Station |
| River/Stream | Triblittle Trammel Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.60000, -86.25778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | GOODALL, BOB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16503 |
| Federal ID | TN16503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |