Beech Dam
Tennessee — Henderson County — BEECH RIVER
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| River | BEECH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.66089, -88.41577 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,615 ft |
| NID Storage | 15,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 877 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 15, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | Beech Lake;Beech River Dam |
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.