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 | |
| Glenn Springs Dam | Tennessee | Tipton | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1993 | |
| Steele Creek Dam | Tennessee | Sullivan | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | |
| Wharton Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 50 | Low | - | - | Other |
| Pawlowski Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 50 | High | - | 2007 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Line Creek #3b Dam | Tennessee | Clay | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Residue Pond #7 Dam | Tennessee | Montgomery | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Tailings |
| Big Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Union | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Vfw Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | |
| Eblen-Powell #2 Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 50 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Weatherford-Bear Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Wayne | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | |
| Cumberland Fossil Plant - Ash Pond (Complex) | Tennessee | Stewart | 49 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Other |
| John Sevier Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 48 | Significant | Not Available | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Coon Creek Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | |
| Jennings Creek #10 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | |
| Laurel Mountain Lake Dam | Tennessee | Monroe | 48 | Low | Fair | 1965 | |
| Lake Vonda Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 48 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1973 | |
| Red Boiling Springs #1 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | |
| Overton Retreat Dam | Tennessee | Warren | 48 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Fox Creek Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 48 | Low | - | 1966 | Recreation |
| Wolf Creek Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 47 | High | - | 1991 | Recreation |
| Jennings Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | |
| Lake Tahoo Dam | Tennessee | Sequatchie | 47 | Low | Fair | 1997 | |
| Byrd Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Jennings Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 47 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Residue Pond #5 Dam | Tennessee | Montgomery | 46 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Tailings |
| Webb Chapel Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| Thunder Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Union | 46 | Significant | - | 1974 | |
| Red Boiling Springs #4 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | |
| Gibson County Lake Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Recreation |
| Hurricane Creek #3a Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Jennings Creek #3 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | |
| Breckenridge Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 45 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Recreation |
| New Shoal Creek Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1924 | |
| Squaw Branch Dam | Tennessee | Lewis | 45 | Significant | - | 1963 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Jennings Creek #15 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Martin Dam | Tennessee | Hardin | 45 | Low | - | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond | Tennessee | Hamilton | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 |
| David Crockett Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Candlewood Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | |
| Pin Oak Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 44 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beech Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 44 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Dimmick Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Mohawk Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 44 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1980 | |
| 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.