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
Steelman Lake Dam Tennessee Lincoln 16 Significant — 1962
Re-Fish #2 Dam Tennessee Decatur 16 Low — 1969
York Dam Tennessee Cumberland 16 Low Unsatisfactory 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lincoln Lake Dam Tennessee Lincoln 16 Low Satisfactory 1940
Oakland Acres Dam Tennessee Fayette 16 Low Satisfactory 1980 Other
Lillard Mill Dam Tennessee Marshall 16 Significant Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Pine Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 16 Significant Satisfactory 1949
Indian Rock Dam Tennessee Cumberland 16 Low Satisfactory 1970
River Oaks Dam Tennessee Shelby 16 High Fair 1930
Chilhowee Rod & Gun Club Dam Tennessee McMinn 16 Low — 1955
Dyer Creek Dam Tennessee Madison 16 Low Satisfactory 1982
Reed Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Tipton 16 Significant Satisfactory 1952
Cypress Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 16 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
North Shelby Landfill Dam Tennessee Shelby 16 Low Satisfactory 1990
Hemmingwood Lake Dam Tennessee Davidson 16 High Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Acm Dam Tennessee Cumberland 15 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Barboro Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Low — 1945
Eldridge Dam Tennessee Madison 15 Low — 1965
Sinclair Dam Tennessee Rhea 15 Low — 1950
Hamilton Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Significant — 1952
Dorton Dam Tennessee Cumberland 15 Significant — 1952
Williams Dam Tennessee Chester 15 Low — 1974
Irvin Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 15 Low — 1943
Ingram Dam Tennessee Maury 15 Low — 1960
Creswell Lake #31 Dam Tennessee Gibson 15 Low — 1968
Cow Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 15 Low — 1959
Creswell Lake #34 Dam Tennessee Gibson 15 Low — 1968
Barry Dam Tennessee Henderson 15 Low — 1972
Gosper Dam Tennessee Grundy 15 Significant — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Breckenridge #2 Dam Tennessee Cumberland 15 Low — 1979
Sawmill Branch Dam Tennessee Dickson 15 Low — 1963
Lee Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 15 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Currey Pond Dam Tennessee Hamilton 15 Low Fair 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Piney Creek Dam Tennessee Grundy 15 Low — —
Cobb Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Haywood 15 Low Satisfactory 1991
Re-Fish #1 Dam Tennessee Decatur 15 Significant — 1962
Gallagher Lake Dam Tennessee Fayette 15 Low Satisfactory 1952
Halle Park Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Low Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Buck Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Cumberland 15 Low — 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gill Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Significant — 1946
B Lake #2 Dam Tennessee Grundy 15 Significant — —
Beaver Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Low Satisfactory 1939
Pioneer #4 Dam Tennessee Dyer 15 High Satisfactory 1945
B Lake #1 Dam Tennessee Grundy 15 Significant — 1960
Memphis National Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Significant Satisfactory 1947
Linger Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 15 Low Fair 1920 Other
Franklin Reservoir Dam Tennessee Williamson 15 High Satisfactory 1950
Logue Road Stp Dam Tennessee Wilson 15 Low — 2007 Other
Cotten'S Pond Dam Tennessee Crockett 15 Low — 1965
Shelby Oaks North Dam Tennessee Shelby 15 Low Satisfactory 1991

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.