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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
Teal Pond Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 15 Low Fair — Irrigation
Chickamauga Dam - Kings Point Dike Tennessee Hamilton 15 High Not Available 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Cherokee Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 Tennessee Jefferson 15 High Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Wilder Dam Tennessee Fayette 14 Significant — 1960
Reelfoot Lake Dam Tennessee Lake 14 Significant — —
Jackson Dam Tennessee Benton 14 Low — 1969
Creswell Lake #21 Dam Tennessee Gibson 14 Low — 1968
Robertson Dam Tennessee Shelby 14 Low — 1919
Chase #3 Dam Tennessee Shelby 14 Low — 1949
Evans Lake Dam Tennessee Van Buren 14 Significant — 2013 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lakeview Dam Tennessee Fayette 14 Low Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Fedex East Campus Dam Tennessee Shelby 14 Low Satisfactory 1999 Other
Hiawatha Dam Tennessee Cumberland 14 Significant Satisfactory 1965
Gresham Dam Tennessee Fayette 14 Significant Satisfactory 1965
Spain Lake Dam Tennessee White 14 Low Satisfactory 1926
Walter Hill Lake Dam Tennessee Rutherford 14 Significant Fair 1918
Carrollwood Lake A-C Dam Tennessee Shelby 14 Significant Satisfactory 1988
Todd'S Lake Dam Tennessee Rutherford 14 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
U.T. Middle Tennessee Research Center Tennessee Maury 14 Low Satisfactory 1950
Crossnoe Dam Tennessee Benton 13 Low — 1972
Sullins Dam Tennessee Benton 13 Significant — 1954
Coggins Lake Dam Tennessee Bedford 13 Low — — Recreation
Creswell Lake #23 Dam Tennessee Gibson 13 Low — 1968
Ponderosa Dam Tennessee Scott 13 Significant — 1965
Creswell Lake #32 Dam Tennessee Gibson 13 Low — 1968
Creswell Lake #29 Dam Tennessee Gibson 13 Low — 1968
Paradise Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 13 Low — 1945
Walker Farms Dam Tennessee Fentress 13 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Meade Lake Dam Tennessee Tipton 13 Significant — 1912
Hidden Valley Dam Tennessee Bradley 13 Low Satisfactory 1962
Glynnwood Dam Tennessee Shelby 13 Low Satisfactory 1948 Recreation
Farnsworth-Scharding Dam Tennessee Shelby 13 Low Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Woodlake Dam Tennessee Shelby 13 Significant Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Mungers Pond Dam Tennessee Meigs 13 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Littell #3 Dam Tennessee Grundy 13 Significant Satisfactory 1987 Other
Lakewood Park #2 Dam Tennessee Coffee 13 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Beech Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 Tennessee Henderson 13 High Not Available 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Deal Dam Tennessee Dickson 12 High — — Recreation
Bolin Dam Tennessee Cumberland 12 Low — 2002 Recreation
Creswell Lake #25 Dam Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 1968
Creswell Lake #17 Dam Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 1968
Creswell Lake #24 Dam Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 1968
Creswell Lake #28 Dam Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 1968
Creswell Lake #38 Dam Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — —
Dunavant Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 12 Low — 1967
Creswell Lake #41 Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 2004
Creswell Lake #43 Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 2004
Creswell Lake #42 Tennessee Gibson 12 Low — 2004
Settling Pond Dam Tennessee Benton 12 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Carrollwood Lake D Dam Tennessee Shelby 12 Significant Satisfactory 1982

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.