Sycamore Dam
Tennessee — Henderson County — DRY BRANCH
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| River | DRY BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.56666, -88.37888 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 224 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | Dry Branch Dam;Sycamore Lake |
Location Map
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.