Dams in Polk County, Tennessee
13Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Polk County, Tennessee
Polk County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Polk County is 75 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Ocoee No. 1 Dam at 135 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee No. 1 Dam | High | Not Available | 135 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1911 |
| Ocoee No. 3 Dam | High | Not Available | 110 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1942 |
| North Potato Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 92 | 1979 | |
| Campbell Cove Dam | High | Fair | 77 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Ocoee No. 2 Dam | High | Not Available | 27 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| Gypsum Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 57 | 1972 | |
| Delano Mill Pond Dam | Significant | 17 | 1908 | ||
| London Mills Tailings Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 106 | 1944 | |
| Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam | Low | Not Available | 40 | Other | 1913 |
| Davis Mill #4 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2011 |
| Mckamy Lake Dam | Low | 31 | 1938 | ||
| Duck Nest Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | 1992 | |
| Lake Agape Dam | Low | Fair | 19 | 1970 |