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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
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.