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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
Conservation League Dam Tennessee Scott 20 Low Fair 1956
Panther Lake Dam Tennessee Hamblen 20 Significant Unsatisfactory 1974
Blue Water Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 20 Significant — — Other
Terra Alta Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 20 Low Satisfactory 1969
Camp Monterey Lake Dam Tennessee Overton 20 Low Satisfactory 1975
Little Cypress Creek Dam Tennessee Weakley 20 Low Satisfactory 1981
Kyle Lake Tennessee Stewart 20 Low Poor 1951 Recreation
Howley Creek #6 Dam Tennessee Carroll 20 Low Satisfactory 1985
Pine Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Fayette 20 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Cypress Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Weakley 20 Low Satisfactory 1963
Watts Bar Nuclear Holding Pond Tennessee Rhea 20 Low Not Available 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
No. Fork Forked Deer #31a Dam Tennessee Gibson 20 Low Satisfactory 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
No. Fork Forked Deer #11a Dam Tennessee Gibson 20 Low Satisfactory 2002 Other
South Fork Pond #1 Dam Tennessee Henry 20 Low Satisfactory 1984 Other
No. Fork Forked Deer #8 Dam Tennessee Gibson 20 Low Satisfactory 1998 Other
Tillford Dam Tennessee Bedford 19 Significant — 1963 Recreation
Viers Dam Tennessee Haywood 19 Low — 1945
Rowe Dam Tennessee Shelby 19 Low — 1963
Jackson Dam Tennessee Lewis 19 Low — 1930
Cox Dam Tennessee Cumberland 19 Significant — 1952
Williams Dam Tennessee Shelby 19 Low — 1965
Shack Lake Dam Tennessee Lawrence 19 Low — 1949
Blankenship Dam Tennessee Tipton 19 Low — 1960
Cooper Lake Dam Tennessee Scott 19 Low — 1939
Payne Dam Tennessee White 19 Low — 1966
Mustin #1 Dam Tennessee Fayette 19 Low — 1965
Hale Dam Tennessee Cumberland 19 Low — 1982 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greenland Park Dam Tennessee Hawkins 19 Low — 1970
Hills Mill Dam Tennessee Robertson 19 Low — 1903 Other
Cole Lake Dam Tennessee Tipton 19 Low Satisfactory 1987 Other
Bruce Creek Dam Tennessee Obion 19 Low Satisfactory 1987
Jones Farm Pond Dam Tennessee Gibson 19 Low — 1958
Camp Haiyaka Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 19 Low — 1966
Phillips Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 19 Low Satisfactory 1984
Sheffield Branch Dam Tennessee Chester 19 Significant Satisfactory 1985
The Oaklands Dam Tennessee Fayette 19 Significant Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Rebecca Lake Dam Tennessee Lincoln 19 Significant Satisfactory 1950
Spring Dam Tennessee Cumberland 19 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Ronald King Dam Tennessee Scott 19 Low — —
Too Lazy To Farm Dam Tennessee Shelby 19 Significant — 1957
Lacy Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Decatur 19 Low — 1973 Other
Cypress Creek #6 Dam Tennessee Weakley 19 Low — 1963
Jake'S Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 19 Significant — 1962
Aston Park Dam Tennessee Fayette 19 Low Satisfactory 1959 Other
Lake Agape Dam Tennessee Polk 19 Low Fair 1970
Mitchell Lake #1 Dam Tennessee Shelby 19 Low Satisfactory 1961
Grundy #1 Dam Tennessee Grundy 19 High Satisfactory 1934
Smokey Mountain Christian Camp Dam Tennessee Monroe 19 Low Satisfactory 1959
Lakewood Park 1 Dam Tennessee Coffee 19 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
No. Fork Forked Deer #7 Dam Tennessee Gibson 19 Low Satisfactory 1986

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.