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.
| 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.