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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 40 | Low | - | 2015 | Recreation |
| Short Mountain Silica #1 Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1987 | |
| Burgess Falls Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1928 | Recreation |
| Indian Creek Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 40 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Monterey Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 40 | Low | - | 1946 | |
| Lake Dodge Dam | Tennessee | Fayette | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Recreation |
| Whippoorwill Lake Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Woodhaven Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Big Piney Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 39 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Sumner County Sportsman'S Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | |
| Monterey Reservoir Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 39 | High | Fair | 1989 | |
| Overton Retreat #2 Dam | Tennessee | Warren | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 2009 | Recreation |
| Pine Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 39 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shady Valley Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 39 | Significant | Fair | 1988 | |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | Tennessee | Sevier | 39 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Burrus Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 39 | Significant | Fair | 2012 | Irrigation |
| Spencer Water Supply Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | |
| Nat Branch Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Owens Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 38 | Low | - | 2005 | Recreation |
| Cheston Lake Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Dobson #1 Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 38 | Low | - | 2006 | Recreation |
| Blasingame #6 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 38 | Low | - | 1987 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Clark Williamson Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | |
| Pressmans Home Dam | Tennessee | Hawkins | 38 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1938 | |
| L & N Reservoir Dam | Tennessee | McMinn | 38 | Low | - | 1954 | |
| Hurricane Creek #9 Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mercer Logan Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Pine Hill Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 38 | High | - | 1960 | |
| Duncan Creek Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 38 | Significant | - | 1980 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| South Harpeth Dam | Tennessee | Davidson | 38 | Low | - | 1998 | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 38 | Low | Fair | 1988 | |
| Grand Valley #1 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Dickson Lake Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Tenn Silica Dam | Tennessee | Benton | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Cooley'S Rift Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Other |
| Davis Mill #4 Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Joe Long Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Oak Leaf Lake Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lee Dam | Tennessee | Lauderdale | 37 | Low | - | 2006 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sherwood Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Kirk 'B' Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Other |
| Emerald Lake Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1998 | |
| Watts Bar Dam - Kingston Backwater Dike | Tennessee | Roane | 37 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Tullahoma Dam | Tennessee | Coffee | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1939 | |
| Cove Lake Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Meadow Park Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Blasingame #3 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 37 | Low | - | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Windstone Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hamilton | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Walden Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Bledsoe | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Glendale Dam | Tennessee | Chester | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1985 |
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.