Dogwood Dam
Tennessee — Henderson County — BIG CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| River | BIG CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.69631, -88.23773 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,890 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 447 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 13, 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 | Big Creek Dam;Dogwood 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.