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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford-Bear Creek #1b Dam | Tennessee | Wayne | 51 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | |
| Lake Graham Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1981 | |
| Big Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Union | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Wharton Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 50 | Low | — | — | Other |
| Vfw Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | |
| Pawlowski Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 50 | High | — | 2007 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Residue Pond #7 Dam | Tennessee | Montgomery | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Tailings |
| Steele Creek Dam | Tennessee | Sullivan | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | |
| Eblen-Powell #2 Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 50 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Glenn Springs Dam | Tennessee | Tipton | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1993 | |
| Line Creek #3b Dam | Tennessee | Clay | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Cumberland Fossil Plant - Ash Pond (Complex) | Tennessee | Stewart | 49 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Other |
| Weatherford-Bear Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Wayne | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | |
| Fox Creek Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 48 | Low | — | 1966 | Recreation |
| John Sevier Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 48 | Significant | Not Available | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Coon Creek Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | |
| Overton Retreat Dam | Tennessee | Warren | 48 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Red Boiling Springs #1 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | |
| Laurel Mountain Lake Dam | Tennessee | Monroe | 48 | Low | Fair | 1965 | |
| Lake Vonda Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 48 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1973 | |
| Jennings Creek #10 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | |
| Jennings Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 47 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Byrd Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Lake Tahoo Dam | Tennessee | Sequatchie | 47 | Low | Fair | 1997 | |
| Wolf Creek Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 47 | High | — | 1991 | Recreation |
| Jennings Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | |
| Webb Chapel Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| Red Boiling Springs #4 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | |
| Residue Pond #5 Dam | Tennessee | Montgomery | 46 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Tailings |
| Thunder Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Union | 46 | Significant | — | 1974 | |
| Hurricane Creek #3a Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Gibson County Lake Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Recreation |
| Jennings Creek #15 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond | Tennessee | Hamilton | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jennings Creek #3 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | |
| New Shoal Creek Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1924 | |
| Martin Dam | Tennessee | Hardin | 45 | Low | — | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Squaw Branch Dam | Tennessee | Lewis | 45 | Significant | — | 1963 | |
| Breckenridge Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 45 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Recreation |
| Dupont Retention Basin Dam | Tennessee | Davidson | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | |
| Bradshaw Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 44 | Low | — | 1965 | |
| Ripshin Lake Dam | Tennessee | Carter | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Recreation |
| Mohawk Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 44 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1980 | |
| Holiday Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | |
| Beech Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 44 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jamestown Reservoir Dam | Tennessee | Fentress | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | |
| Pin Oak Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 44 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| David Crockett Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Thomas Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 2002 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.