Browse Dams

1,232 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,232 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Mary's Creek #11 Dam Tennessee Shelby 28 Significant Satisfactory 1959
Mud Creek #15 Dam Tennessee Weakley 28 Significant Satisfactory 1979
Pine Lake Dam Tennessee Sumner 28 Low - 1965
Eagle Lake Dam Tennessee Grundy 28 Low Satisfactory 1970
Sunset Dam Tennessee Madison 28 Low Satisfactory 1969
Lake Hill Dam Tennessee Rhea 28 Low - 1967
Milky Way Dam Tennessee Giles 28 Low Satisfactory 1965
Clinch Valley "C" Dam Tennessee Grainger 28 Low Satisfactory 1995 Tailings
Pioneer #2 Dam Tennessee Dyer 28 High Satisfactory 1945
Thompson Creek #4 (Garrett) Dam Tennessee Weakley 28 Significant Satisfactory 1960
Kagley Dam Tennessee Blount 28 Significant - 1964
Ridgetop Dam Tennessee Robertson 28 High Satisfactory 1937
Bush Dam Tennessee Carroll 28 Significant - 1998 Recreation
Thompson Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 28 High Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Nelson Elam #1 Dam Tennessee Williamson 28 High - 1966
Hammontree Dam Tennessee Loudon 28 Significant - 1974
Forest Lake Dam Tennessee Gibson 28 Significant Satisfactory 2002 Recreation
Cub Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Madison 28 Low Satisfactory 1985
Westmoreland City Lake Dam Tennessee Sumner 28 Significant Satisfactory 1959
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #10 Dam Tennessee McNairy 28 Significant Satisfactory 1983
Cypress Creek #8 Dam Tennessee Weakley 28 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Boundary Dam Tennessee Monroe 28 Low Not Rated 1965 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Blasingame #1 Dam Tennessee McNairy 28 Low - 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bear Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Fayette 28 Low - 1962
Bomar #2 Dam Tennessee Bedford 28 Significant - 1968
Walker Dam Tennessee Williamson 28 Significant - 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Maddox #2 Dam Tennessee Houston 28 Low - 1987 Recreation
Cypress Creek #11 Dam Tennessee Weakley 28 Significant Satisfactory 1962
Mud Creek #9 Dam Tennessee Weakley 28 Significant Satisfactory 1975
Powell Dam Tennessee Haywood 28 Low - 1960
Spring Creek Trib #1 Dam Tennessee Henderson 28 Significant Satisfactory 1977
Club House Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 28 Low - 1975
Indian Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 28 Low Satisfactory 1959
Browder Dam Tennessee McMinn 27 Low - 1964
Rowe Creek Dam Tennessee Henry 27 Low Satisfactory 1990
Johnson Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Madison 27 High - 1959
Miller Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 27 Low Satisfactory 1984
Hughes Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 27 Significant Satisfactory 1986
North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 23 Tennessee Gibson 27 Low Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
New Carmel Dam Tennessee Madison 27 Low Satisfactory 1984
Honors Lake Dam Tennessee Hamilton 27 High Satisfactory 1990
Gilmer's Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 27 Low Satisfactory 1984
Lad Dam Tennessee Overton 27 Low Satisfactory 1962
Cumberland Mtn. Lake #5 Dam Tennessee Grundy 27 Low - 1968 Water Supply
Walnut Fork Dam Tennessee Henry 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1986
Cypress Creek #12 Dam Tennessee Weakley 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1962
Middle Fork Obion #7 Dam Tennessee Henry 27 Low Satisfactory 1968
Miller Lake Dam Tennessee Carter 27 Low - 1960
Akers Tennessee Sumner 27 Significant Not Rated 1960
Hall Dam Tennessee Gibson 27 Low - 1960

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.