Duck Nest Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 160 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Duck Nest Dam
Duck Nest Dam is a dam in Polk, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Quinn, Kevin, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Trib-hall Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Trib-hall Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.07000, -84.34806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Quinn, Kevin, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13906 |
| Federal ID | TN13906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |