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
Spinks Co. Dam Tennessee Henry 26 Low — —
Peak Dam Tennessee Sumner 26 High — 1997 Recreation
Lake Elaine Dam Tennessee Bedford 26 High — 1945
Lever Dam Tennessee Williamson 26 High Satisfactory 1945
Luray Dam Tennessee Henderson 26 Low Fair 1990
Crutcher Lake Dam Tennessee Sumner 26 Significant — 1943
Misty River Dam Tennessee Davidson 26 Low — 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brier Branch Dam Tennessee Sequatchie 26 Low Satisfactory 1989
Creekridge #2 Dam Tennessee Bradley 26 Significant — 2003 Recreation
Salmon Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 26 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Cub Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 26 Significant — 1966
Tranquilichee Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 26 Low Satisfactory 1960
Spring Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Chester 26 Significant Satisfactory 1980
Cobb Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Haywood 26 Low Satisfactory 1979
Kirk #60-11-1 Dam Tennessee Dyer 26 High Satisfactory 1986
Twin Lake #1 Dam Tennessee Monroe 26 Significant — 1962
Davy Crockett Dam Tennessee Cumberland 26 Low Satisfactory 1970
Allen Branch Dam Tennessee Cocke 26 Low Not Rated 1969 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sand Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Fayette 26 Significant — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Cypress Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Weakley 26 Low — 1964
Duck Nest Dam Tennessee Polk 26 Low Satisfactory 1992
Willoughby Woods Dam Tennessee Shelby 26 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Recreation
Porters Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 26 Low Satisfactory 1964
Porters Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 26 Significant Satisfactory 1964
Cajun Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Dickson 26 Low Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Fernvale Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 26 Low Satisfactory 1945 Recreation
Colonial Country Club Dam Tennessee Shelby 26 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Cane Creek #14a Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 26 Significant Fair 1968
Rambling Breeze Ranch Dam Tennessee Davidson 26 High — 1950
Oak Hills Dam Tennessee Robertson 26 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Lakeview Circle Dam Tennessee Houston 26 Significant Satisfactory 1972
Cub Creek #2a Dam Tennessee Hardeman 26 Significant Satisfactory 1964
Reelfoot-Indian Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Obion 26 Significant Satisfactory 1993
Lake Colonial Estates Dam Tennessee Williamson 26 High Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Cane Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Putnam 26 High Satisfactory 1984
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #14 Dam Tennessee McNairy 26 High Satisfactory 1980
Cypress Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Weakley 26 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
No. Fork Forked Deer #37 Dam Tennessee Gibson 26 Low Satisfactory 1996
Mary'S Creek #9 Dam Tennessee Shelby 26 Significant Fair 1962
Middle Fork Obion #2 Dam Tennessee Henry 26 Significant Satisfactory 1972
Middle Fork Obion #3 Dam Tennessee Henry 26 Low Satisfactory 1968
Mary'S Creek #10 Dam Tennessee Shelby 26 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Pleasant Dam Tennessee Fayette 25 Low — 2023
Pace Dam Tennessee Marion 25 Significant — 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ferry Dam Tennessee Bledsoe 25 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thompson Dam Tennessee Henry 25 Low — 1999 Other
Polk Dam Tennessee Sumner 25 High — 1926 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Maihl Dam Tennessee Dickson 25 High — — Recreation
Freels Dam Tennessee Haywood 25 Low — 1965
Sherrell Dam Tennessee Putnam 25 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...

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.