King Dam
King Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About King Dam
King Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by King, Donald L. (private). It impounds the Clover Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Clover Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.39500, -88.83500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | King, Donald L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02304 |
| Federal ID | TN02304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |