Old Hickory Lock and Dam

Tennessee — Davidson County

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDavidson
Coordinates36.29640, -86.65593

Physical Characteristics

NID Height98 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length3,750 ft
NID Storage545,000 acre-ft
Max Storage545,000 acre-ft
Surface Area22,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District

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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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