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 |
| Plateau Sand Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 40 | Low | — | — | Other |
| Woodhaven Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Calderwood Plunge Pool Weir | Tennessee | Blount | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Available | 1913 | Other |
| Whippoorwill Lake Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Lloyd Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 40 | Low | — | — | Recreation |
| Shady Valley Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 39 | Significant | Fair | 1988 | |
| 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 | |
| Pine Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 39 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | Tennessee | Sevier | 39 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Piney Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 39 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Burrus Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 39 | Significant | Fair | 2012 | Irrigation |
| Spencer Water Supply Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | |
| Blasingame #6 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 38 | Low | — | 1987 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cheston Lake Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Camp Clark Williamson Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | |
| Dobson #1 Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 38 | Low | — | 2006 | Recreation |
| Nat Branch Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Duncan Creek Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 38 | Significant | — | 1980 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Spring Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 38 | Low | Fair | 1988 | |
| Pine Hill Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 38 | High | — | 1960 | |
| Owens Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 38 | Low | — | 2005 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| South Harpeth Dam | Tennessee | Davidson | 38 | Low | — | 1998 | Recreation |
| Mercer Logan Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Sherwood Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Cooley'S Rift Dam | Tennessee | Grundy | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Other |
| Joe Long Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Oak Leaf Lake Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cove Lake Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | |
| Davis Mill #4 Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lee Dam | Tennessee | Lauderdale | 37 | Low | — | 2006 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Watts Bar Dam - Kingston Backwater Dike | Tennessee | Roane | 37 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kirk 'B' Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Other |
| Blasingame #3 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 37 | Low | — | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Lake Tullahoma Dam | Tennessee | Coffee | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1939 | |
| Grand Valley #1 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Walden Ridge Dam | Tennessee | Bledsoe | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Windstone Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hamilton | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Meadow Park Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Tenn Silica Dam | Tennessee | Benton | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Dickson Lake Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | |
| Emerald Lake Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 37 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1998 | |
| Middle Fork Obion #9 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 |
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.