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
Ridgeway Country Club Dam Tennessee Shelby 22 High Satisfactory 1972
Porters Creek #15 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 22 Low Satisfactory 1966
Five Coves Dam Tennessee Sumner 22 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Chippewa Lake Dam Tennessee Davidson 22 Significant — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Willow Lake Dam Tennessee Sumner 22 High Satisfactory 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mary'S Creek #2 (Monterey Lake) Dam Tennessee Fayette 22 Low — 1959
No. Fork Forked Deer #13a Dam Tennessee Gibson 22 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 7 Tennessee Sevier 22 High Not Available 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 Tennessee Sevier 22 High Not Available 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Duck Dam Tennessee Henderson 21 Low — 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jameson Dam Tennessee Haywood 21 Low — 1960
Bryant Dam Tennessee Cocke 21 High — 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
King Dam Tennessee Chester 21 Low — 1972
Burnette Dam Tennessee Fayette 21 Low — 1964
Reed Dam Tennessee Cumberland 21 Low — 1970
Tyson Dam Tennessee Madison 21 Low — 1943
Vickers Dam Tennessee Carroll 21 High — 1948
White Dam Tennessee Obion 21 Significant — 1968
Smith Dam Tennessee Henry 21 Low Satisfactory 1936
Plainview Dam Tennessee Grundy 21 Significant — 1971
Beecher Smith Dam Tennessee Bledsoe 21 Significant — 1965
Marie Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 21 Low — 1950
Dexter Laxton Dam Tennessee Scott 21 Significant — 1957
Lakeview #1 Dam Tennessee Franklin 21 Low — 1931
Jones Dam Tennessee Gibson 21 Low — 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carol Dam Tennessee Grundy 21 Low Satisfactory 1970
Wilbanks Dam Tennessee Cumberland 21 High — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
River Bluff Dam Tennessee Dyer 21 Significant — 2000 Recreation
Brown Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 21 Low Satisfactory 1989
Lewis Dam Tennessee Fayette 21 Low — 1949
Catfish Haven #1 Dam Tennessee Decatur 21 Low — 1967
Dalton Dam Tennessee Jefferson 21 Low Satisfactory 1954
Taylor Dam Tennessee Sequatchie 21 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Hico Dam Tennessee Henry 21 Significant Satisfactory 1987
Nelson Elam #2 Dam Tennessee Williamson 21 High — 1925 Recreation
Luther #5 Dam Tennessee Dickson 21 High — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chickasaw Dam Tennessee Shelby 21 Significant Satisfactory 1959
Cub Creek Lake Dam Tennessee Henderson 21 Low Satisfactory 1937
Pickett Lake Dam Tennessee Pickett 21 Low Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Mount Olive Dam Tennessee Gibson 21 Low Satisfactory 1982
Spring Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 21 Low Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Houser Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Obion 21 Significant — 1965
Ray'S Lake Dam Tennessee Tipton 21 Low Fair 1961
Double W Ranch Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 21 Low — 1955
South Point Dam Tennessee Williamson 21 Significant Satisfactory 1960
Spring Creek Trib #2 Dam Tennessee Weakley 21 Low Satisfactory 1981
Mallard Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 21 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Crockett Springs Dam Tennessee Williamson 21 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Campbell Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 21 Low Satisfactory 1966
Cane Creek #19 Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 21 High Fair 1967

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.