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
Jamestown Reservoir Dam Tennessee Fentress 44 High Satisfactory 1970
Candlewood Dam Tennessee Hardeman 44 High Satisfactory 1976
Holiday Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 44 High Satisfactory 1959
Three Cypress Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Wayne 43 High Satisfactory 1984
Standing Stone Dam Tennessee Overton 43 Significant Satisfactory 1936 Recreation
Collins #1 Dam Tennessee Davidson 43 High — 1955
Jennings Creek #6 Dam Tennessee Jackson 43 Significant Satisfactory 1964
Falcon Ridge Dam Tennessee Henderson 43 Low Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Johnson Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Madison 43 High — 1961
Sweetwater Creek #17 Tennessee McMinn 43 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Madison Lake Dam Tennessee McNairy 42 Low Satisfactory 1972
P.U.D. Reservoir Dam Tennessee Morgan 42 High Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply
Red Boiling Springs #2 Dam Tennessee Macon 42 High Satisfactory 1976
Caryonah Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 42 Low Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Jennings Creek #4 Dam Tennessee Clay 42 Low Satisfactory 1964
Johnson Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Madison 41 Low Satisfactory 1960
Kelly Dam Tennessee Trousdale 41 Low — 1972
Bob'S #1 Dam Tennessee Maury 41 High — 1961
Unimin Pond 1a Dam Tennessee Benton 41 Significant Satisfactory 2016 Other
Clarksville Lake Dam Tennessee Montgomery 41 Significant Satisfactory 1940
Herb Parsons Dam Tennessee Fayette 41 Significant Satisfactory 1951
Mckinney Dam Tennessee Lawrence 41 Low — 1972
Cherokee Landing Dam Tennessee Hardeman 41 Low Satisfactory 1976
Short Mountain Silica 1-C Dam Tennessee Hawkins 41 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Other
Spencer Creek Dam Tennessee Henderson 41 Significant Satisfactory 1981
Swain Dam Tennessee Scott 41 Significant — 1973
Dixie Oaks #2 Dam Tennessee Lawrence 41 Significant Satisfactory 1992 Recreation
Johnsonville Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Island) Tennessee Humphreys 41 Significant Not Available 1968 Other
Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel Tennessee Hamilton 41 Low Not Available 1981 Water Supply
Yoder Dam Tennessee Henry 40 Low — 1998 Other
Woodhaven Dam Tennessee Dickson 40 High Satisfactory 1935
Lake Dodge Dam Tennessee Fayette 40 Low Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam Tennessee Polk 40 Low Not Available 1913 Other
Webster Dam Tennessee Roane 40 Low — 1961 Recreation
Lloyd Lake Dam Tennessee Lawrence 40 Low — — Recreation
Piersol Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 40 Low Satisfactory 1954 Recreation
Lake Daniel Dam Tennessee Sequatchie 40 Low Satisfactory 1997
Burgess Falls Dam Tennessee Putnam 40 Significant Fair 1928 Recreation
Short Mountain Silica #1 Dam Tennessee Hawkins 40 Low Satisfactory 1987
Monterey Lake #1 Dam Tennessee Putnam 40 Low — 1946
Whippoorwill Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 40 High Satisfactory 1983
Hensley Lake Dam Tennessee Monroe 40 High — — Other
Grundy #2 Dam Tennessee Grundy 40 High Satisfactory 1935
Dry Branch Dam Tennessee Gibson 40 Low Satisfactory 1989
Glenview Lake Dam Tennessee Tipton 40 Low Satisfactory 1952 Recreation
Reelfoot-Indian Creek #4 Dam Tennessee Obion 40 Significant Satisfactory 1990
Raccoon Mountain Saddle Dam Tennessee Marion 40 High — 1978 Hydroelectric
Hunter Dam Tennessee Hickman 40 Low — 2015 Recreation
Roger'S Springs Dam Tennessee Hardeman 40 Significant Satisfactory 1956
Commerce Park Dam Tennessee Anderson 40 Significant Satisfactory 1987 Other

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.