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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 5 | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lyle Lake Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1950 | |
| Casper Creek Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| Windemere Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 4 | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mud Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Weakley | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 | |
| Tellico Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | Tennessee | Loudon | 32 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Golf Club Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1993 | Other |
| Clement Lake Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | - | 1930 | |
| Pisgah Creek Dam | Tennessee | Chester | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Lake Buena Vista Dam | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Fair | 1978 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cub Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Hunter Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 32 | Significant | - | 1961 | |
| Whitworth Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | - | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Caledonia Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Barker Branch Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Bear Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Fayette | 32 | Low | - | 1962 | |
| Dogwood Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 32 | Low | - | - | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #7 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | |
| Mud Creek Dam | Tennessee | Haywood | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #3 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | |
| Deer Run Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Ina May Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Doakes Creek Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 31 | Low | Not Available | 1936 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Duke Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 31 | Significant | - | 1951 | |
| Middle Fork Obion #5 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1973 | |
| Simmons Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | Significant | - | 1971 | |
| Redbud Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 31 | Significant | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Englewood Lake Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | |
| Cumberland Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Crockett Creek Tributary Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | |
| Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | |
| Liles Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 31 | High | - | 1975 | Recreation |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| Porters Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Cordova Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Pine Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| New Boston Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Faber Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | High | - | 2003 | Recreation |
| Mayland Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Recreation |
| Harvey Lake Dam | Tennessee | Bedford | 31 | Significant | - | 1965 | |
| Mckellar Creek Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Bethea Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 31 | Low | - | 1978 | Recreation |
| Mud Creek #7 Dam | Tennessee | Weakley | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Mckamy Lake Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 31 | Low | - | 1938 | |
| Rich Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 31 | High | - | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Osage Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Middle Fork Obion #4 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | |
| Tillis #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 31 | Low | - | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
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.