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
Thompson Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Henry 24 Low Satisfactory 1959
Porters Creek #8 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 24 Significant Satisfactory 1966
Howley Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Carroll 24 Low Satisfactory 1984
Enoree Lake Dam Tennessee Davidson 24 Significant — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thompson Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Weakley 24 Significant — 1965
Muddy Creek #21 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 24 Low Satisfactory 1961
Thompson Creek #8 Dam Tennessee Weakley 24 Low Satisfactory 1959
Porters Creek #9 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 24 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Cypress Creek #10 Dam Tennessee Weakley 24 Low Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #4 Dam Tennessee McNairy 24 Low Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) Tennessee Sumner 24 Significant Not Available 1970 Other
Tellico Dam - Emergency Spillway (Saddle Dam No. 1) Tennessee Loudon 24 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Woods Dam Tennessee Madison 23 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Edwards Dam Tennessee Madison 23 Low — 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mann Dam Tennessee Haywood 23 Low — 1971
Rucker Dam Tennessee Jefferson 23 Low — 1953
Muzzall Dam Tennessee Weakley 23 Low — 1947
Kelley Dam Tennessee Bledsoe 23 Significant — 1969
Thompson Dam Tennessee Overton 23 Low — 1985 Recreation
Tosh #1 Dam Tennessee Henry 23 Low — 1994 Other
Dyer Dam Tennessee Benton 23 Low — 1969
Rolling Acres Dam Tennessee Dyer 23 Low — 1971
West Dam Tennessee Scott 23 Significant — — Recreation
Robinson Dam Tennessee Williamson 23 Significant — 1950
Fagin Dam Tennessee Monroe 23 Significant — 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Macalexander #1 Dam Tennessee Shelby 23 Low — 1938
Palmer Shelter Dam Tennessee Carroll 23 Low Satisfactory 1991
Morris Dam Tennessee Chester 23 Low — 1960
Abe'S Dam Tennessee Madison 23 Low — 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Craighead Lake Dam Tennessee Monroe 23 Significant — 1960
Wilder Dam Tennessee Hickman 23 Significant — 1972
Lake Lookout Dam Tennessee Hamilton 23 High — 1800
Spring Lake Dam Tennessee Hardeman 23 Significant Satisfactory 1976
Oldfield Branch Dam Tennessee Cumberland 23 Low Satisfactory 1967
Hicks Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 23 Low Satisfactory 1986
Chancellor & Son Dam Tennessee Hardeman 23 Significant — 1978
Price Pond #1 Dam Tennessee Fayette 23 Low — 1955
Thompson Lake Dam Tennessee Loudon 23 Significant — 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Old Hickory Dam Tennessee Hardeman 23 High Satisfactory 1976
Weaks Lake Dam Tennessee Henry 23 Low — 1965
River Pointe Lake Dam Tennessee Bradley 23 Low — 1989 Recreation
Fairvue Dam Tennessee Sumner 23 Significant Satisfactory 1953 Other
City Lake Dam Tennessee Putnam 23 Low Satisfactory 1948
Thousand Oaks Dam Tennessee White 23 Significant Satisfactory 1967
Rimrock Dam Tennessee White 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1976 Recreation
Wildwood #2 Dam Tennessee Bradley 23 Significant Fair 1930
Dogwood Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Cumberland 23 Low — —
Cub Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 23 Low — 1965
Caledonia Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Henry 23 Low Satisfactory 1988
Timberline Estates Lake Dam Tennessee Hardin 23 Low Satisfactory 1979 Other

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.