London Mills Tailings Pd
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 Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | TN13909 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
COPPER BASIN PROJECT PROPERTY TRUST
Private
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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.