Sycamore Dam

Tennessee — Henderson County — DRY BRANCH

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHenderson
RiverDRY BRANCH
Coordinates35.56666, -88.37888

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length980 ft
NID Storage2,820 acre-ft
Max Storage2,820 acre-ft
Surface Area224 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 5, 2025
Inspection Frequency1.25

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerTVA
Other NameDry Branch Dam;Sycamore Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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