Walker Dam
Walker Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Tennessee, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Walker Dam
The primary purpose of Walker Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Magid, Emily A. (private). It impounds the Trib-polk Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Williamson |
| River/Stream | Trib-polk Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89167, -86.89583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Magid, Emily A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18732 |
| Federal ID | TN18732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |