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
Harvest Farms Lake Dam Tennessee Warren 25 High Satisfactory 1972
Lakeland Hills Dam Tennessee Davidson 25 High — 1950 Recreation
Sequoyah - Yard Drainage Pond Tennessee Hamilton 25 Low Not Available 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Cane Creek #15 Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 25 High Satisfactory 1967
Burns Lake Dam/Summit View Ranch, LLC Tennessee Marshall 25 Significant — 1965
Meridian Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Madison 25 High Satisfactory 1963
Indian Creek #4 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 25 Low Satisfactory 1960
North Star Lake Dam Tennessee White 25 Low Satisfactory 1958 Other
Reelfoot-Indian Creek #10 Dam Tennessee Obion 25 Significant Satisfactory 1969
No. Fork Forked Deer #18 Dam Tennessee Gibson 25 Significant Satisfactory 1984
No. Fork Forked Deer #19 Dam Tennessee Gibson 25 Low Satisfactory 1985
Mary'S Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Shelby 25 Significant Satisfactory 1959
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 6 Tennessee Sevier 25 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 8 Tennessee Sevier 25 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 9 Tennessee Sevier 25 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 10 Tennessee Sevier 25 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam Tennessee Roane 25 Significant Not Available 1941 Other
North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 5 Tennessee Gibson 25 Low Not Rated 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 4 Tennessee Gibson 25 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Trotter Dam Tennessee Sumner 24 Significant — —
Blackburn Dam Tennessee Benton 24 Low — 1960
Drewry Dam Tennessee Shelby 24 Low — 1963
Sparks Dam Tennessee Blount 24 Significant — 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Claybrook Dam Tennessee Madison 24 Significant Fair 1981
Burem Lake Dam Tennessee Hawkins 24 Significant — 1970
Jimmy Walker Dam Tennessee Putnam 24 Low — 1960
Chase #4 Dam Tennessee Shelby 24 Low — 2000 Recreation
Bethany Dam Tennessee Henry 24 Significant Satisfactory 1987
Steele Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 24 Low — 1993
Johns Creek Dam Tennessee Carroll 24 Low Satisfactory 1977
Stone Lake Dam Tennessee Bradley 24 Significant — — Recreation
Tom Mcbee Dam Tennessee Franklin 24 Low — —
Paul Byers Farm Dam Tennessee Fayette 24 Low — 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Clifftops Dam Tennessee Marion 24 High Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Lake Bennington Dam Tennessee Shelby 24 High Satisfactory 1981
Tanglewood Farm Dam Tennessee Fayette 24 Low — 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Keith Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Fayette 24 Low — 1967
Sunset Retreat #2 Dam Tennessee Morgan 24 Low — 1978
Spring Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Madison 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978
O'Neal Lake Dam Tennessee Warren 24 Low — 1969
Cane Creek Dam Tennessee Henderson 24 Low Satisfactory 1988
Jones Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Chester 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978
Green Acres Dam Tennessee Henry 24 High Satisfactory 1965
Boyle Investment Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 24 Significant — 1948
Susan Branch #3 Dam Tennessee Henderson 24 Low Satisfactory 1984
Belle Farms Dam Tennessee Fayette 24 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Other
Moss Creek #4 Dam Tennessee Carroll 24 Significant Satisfactory 1977
Benedict'S Pond Dam Tennessee Tipton 24 Low — 1929
Twin Lakes Dam Tennessee Tipton 24 Low Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Estes Kefauver Dam Tennessee Monroe 24 Significant Satisfactory 1975

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.