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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Tree Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 51 | Low | Satisfactory | 1952 | |
| Lake Marian Dam | Tennessee | Sevier | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| Big Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Union | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Steele Creek Dam | Tennessee | Sullivan | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | |
| Line Creek #3b Dam | Tennessee | Clay | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Wharton Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 50 | Low | - | - | Other |
| Eblen-Powell #2 Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 50 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Vfw Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | |
| Residue Pond #7 Dam | Tennessee | Montgomery | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Tailings |
| Glenn Springs Dam | Tennessee | Tipton | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1993 | |
| Pawlowski Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 50 | High | - | 2007 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| 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 | |
| Red Boiling Springs #1 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | |
| Jennings Creek #10 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | |
| Lake Vonda Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 48 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1973 | |
| Overton Retreat Dam | Tennessee | Warren | 48 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| John Sevier Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 48 | Significant | Not Available | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Fox Creek Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 48 | Low | - | 1966 | Recreation |
| Coon Creek Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | |
| Laurel Mountain Lake Dam | Tennessee | Monroe | 48 | Low | Fair | 1965 | |
| Wolf Creek Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 47 | High | - | 1991 | Recreation |
| Byrd Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Jennings Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | |
| Jennings Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 47 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Lake Tahoo Dam | Tennessee | Sequatchie | 47 | Low | Fair | 1997 | |
| Gibson County Lake Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Recreation |
| Thunder Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Union | 46 | Significant | - | 1974 | |
| Webb Chapel Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| Residue Pond #5 Dam | Tennessee | Montgomery | 46 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Tailings |
| Hurricane Creek #3a Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Red Boiling Springs #4 Dam | Tennessee | Macon | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | |
| Jennings Creek #15 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Squaw Branch Dam | Tennessee | Lewis | 45 | Significant | - | 1963 | |
| Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond | Tennessee | Hamilton | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jennings Creek #3 Dam | Tennessee | Jackson | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | |
| Martin Dam | Tennessee | Hardin | 45 | Low | - | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| New Shoal Creek Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1924 | |
| Dupont Retention Basin Dam | Tennessee | Davidson | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | |
| Breckenridge Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 45 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Recreation |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Beech Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 44 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bradshaw Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 44 | Low | - | 1965 | |
| Hurricane Creek #8 Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | |
| Thomas Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 2002 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ripshin Lake Dam | Tennessee | Carter | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Recreation |
| Holiday Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | |
| Jamestown Reservoir Dam | Tennessee | Fentress | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | |
| David Crockett Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | |
| Candlewood Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 |
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.