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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 40 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| South Holston Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 | Tennessee | Sullivan | 40 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Short Mountain Silica #1 Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1987 | |
| Plateau Sand Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 40 | Low | - | - | Other |
| Grundy #2 Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Whippoorwill Lake Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Woodhaven Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Commerce Park Dam | Tennessee | Anderson | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1987 | Other |
| Shady Valley Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 39 | Significant | Fair | 1988 | |
| Big Piney Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 39 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1990 | |
| Overton Retreat #2 Dam | Tennessee | Warren | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 2009 | Recreation |
| Sumner County Sportsman's Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | |
| Monterey Reservoir Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 39 | High | Fair | 1989 | |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | Tennessee | Sevier | 39 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pine Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 39 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Burrus Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 39 | Significant | Fair | 2012 | Irrigation |
| Blasingame #6 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 38 | Low | - | 1987 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Clark Williamson Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | |
| Hurricane Creek #9 Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nat Branch Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Owens Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 38 | Low | - | 2005 | Recreation |
| Dobson #1 Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 38 | Low | - | 2006 | Recreation |
| South Harpeth Dam | Tennessee | Davidson | 38 | Low | - | 1998 | Recreation |
| L & N Reservoir Dam | Tennessee | McMinn | 38 | Low | - | 1954 | |
| Spencer Water Supply Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | |
| Pine Hill Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 38 | High | - | 1960 | |
| Duncan Creek Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 38 | Significant | - | 1980 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cheston Lake Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Pressmans Home Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 38 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1938 | |
| Spring Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 38 | Low | Fair | 1988 | |
| Mercer Logan Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Meadow Park Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Grand Valley #1 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Watts Bar Dam - Kingston Backwater Dike | Tennessee | Roane | 37 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blasingame #3 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 37 | Low | - | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Lee Dam | Tennessee | Lauderdale | 37 | Low | - | 2006 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Windstone Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hamilton | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Cove Lake Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Davis Mill #4 Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kirk 'B' Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Other |
| Emerald Lake Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1998 | |
| Dickson Lake Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Sherwood Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Tenn Silica Dam | Tennessee | Benton | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Lake Tullahoma Dam | Tennessee | Coffee | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1939 | |
| Joe Long Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Cooley's Rift Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Other |
| Oak Leaf Lake Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Walden Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Bledsoe | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Davy Crockett Dam | Tennessee | Crockett | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1955 |
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.