London Mills Tailings Pond Dam
London Mills Tailings Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About London Mills Tailings Pond Dam
London Mills Tailings Pond Dam is a dam in Polk, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Copper Basin Project Property Trust (private). It impounds the Burra Burra Creek near Isabella.
The dam stands 106 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/22/2024.
At 106 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Isabella |
| River/Stream | Burra Burra Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04361, -84.36528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Copper Basin Project Property Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13909 |
| Federal ID | TN13909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |