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
No. Fork Forked Deer #27 Dam Tennessee Gibson 19 High Satisfactory 1986
Maryland Farms Detention Pond #2 Dam Tennessee Williamson 19 High Satisfactory 1983
Smith Dam Tennessee McNairy 18 Low — — Recreation
Uhls Dam Tennessee Greene 18 Significant — 1999 Recreation
Lawson Dam Tennessee Bradley 18 High — — Recreation
Tatlock Dam Tennessee Tipton 18 Low — 1948
Wyatt Dam Tennessee Cumberland 18 Low — —
Burns Dam Tennessee Bledsoe 18 Significant — 1955
Dobson #2 Dam Tennessee Marion 18 Low — 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Far A Way Dam Tennessee Sevier 18 Significant — 2006 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chesser Dam Tennessee Lincoln 18 Low — 1955
Freeland Pond Dam Tennessee Fayette 18 Low — —
Lakeview Dam Tennessee Giles 18 High — 1935
Mecca Dam Tennessee Cumberland 18 Low — 1970 Recreation
Shoaf Dam Tennessee Carroll 18 Low — 1937 Irrigation
Hoskins Dam Tennessee Bradley 18 Significant — 1965
Norman Dam Tennessee Sumner 18 High — 1962
Frank Dam Tennessee Cumberland 18 Low Satisfactory 1969
Henegar Dam Tennessee Cannon 18 Low — 1970
Roy White Dam Tennessee Loudon 18 High — 1960
Luckey #1 Dam Tennessee Carroll 18 Low — 1964
Take It Easy Dam Tennessee Cumberland 18 Low — — Recreation
Chase #2 Dam Tennessee Shelby 18 Low — 1938
Beech Branch Dam Tennessee Madison 18 Low Satisfactory 1986
Adams Creek Dam Tennessee Cumberland 18 Low — 1943
Nowhere Lake Dam Tennessee Weakley 18 Low — 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Spring Dam Tennessee Cumberland 18 Significant Satisfactory 1967
Log Cabin Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 18 Low — 1959
Mitchell #3 Dam Tennessee Shelby 18 Low — 1946
Thompson Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 18 Low — 1950
Putman Lake Dam Tennessee Wilson 18 High — 1971
Gentry Dam Tennessee Williamson 18 Low — 1965
Land of Lakes Catfish Farm Dam Tennessee Morgan 18 Low — 1970
Lake Waterloo Dam Tennessee Davidson 18 High — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lost Creek Dam Tennessee Henderson 18 Significant Not Available 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Oostanaula Creek Dam Tennessee McMinn 18 Low Not Available 1869
Cedar Creek Dam Tennessee McNairy 18 Low Satisfactory 1994 Recreation
Yellow Nugget Dam Tennessee Monroe 18 Low Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Bream Hole Lake Dam Tennessee Loudon 18 Low Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Reed Lake #1 Dam Tennessee Tipton 18 High Satisfactory 1948
Mcminnville Water Supply Dam Tennessee Warren 18 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Huber Effluent Pond #5 Dam Tennessee McMinn 18 Low — 1979 Tailings
Mont Milner Rainbow Camp Dam Tennessee Franklin 18 Significant Satisfactory 1972
Cane Creek #9 Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 18 Significant Fair 1968
Goose Lake Dam Tennessee Haywood 18 Low Fair 1968 Fish and Wildlife Pond
No. Fork Forked Deer #10 Dam Tennessee Gibson 18 Low Satisfactory 1987
Bull Run Fossil Plant - Ash & Gypsum Disposal Area Perimeter Dike Tennessee Anderson 18 Significant Not Available 1966 Other
Signal Mountain Cement Dam Tennessee Hamilton 17 Low Satisfactory 1977 Water Supply
Winfrey Dam Tennessee Fayette 17 Low — 1975
Dorris Dam Tennessee Henderson 17 Low — 1970

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.