Gypsum Pond Dam
Gypsum Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gypsum Pond Dam
Gypsum Pond Dam is a dam in Polk, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Intertrade Holdings Inc. (private). It impounds the Davis Mill Creek.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,270 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 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2024.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Davis Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01556, -84.36306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Intertrade Holdings Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13912 |
| Federal ID | TN13912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |