Davis Mill #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 225 ft long, taller than 83% 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 Davis Mill #4 Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Mill #4 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. (private). It impounds the Davis Mill Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2011, the structure is relatively new.
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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Davis Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00111, -84.37972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13911 |
| Federal ID | TN13911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |