London Mills Tailings Pd

BURRA BURRA CREEK· Polk, Tennessee· Built 1944· Earth·
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

London Mills Tailings Pd is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)
NID IDTN13909

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 26, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TENNESSEE SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

COPPER BASIN PROJECT PROPERTY TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of London Mills Tailings Pd?

London Mills Tailings Pd is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates London Mills Tailings Pd?

London Mills Tailings Pd is owned by COPPER BASIN PROJECT PROPERTY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was London Mills Tailings Pd built?

London Mills Tailings Pd was completed in 1944, making it 82 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was London Mills Tailings Pd last inspected?

London Mills Tailings Pd was last inspected on February 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.