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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Ditch #1 Dam (A) | Tennessee | Dyer | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Barker Branch Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Bear Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Fayette | 32 | Low | — | 1962 | |
| Pisgah Creek Dam | Tennessee | Chester | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Casper Creek Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| Lewis Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dogwood Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 32 | Low | — | — | |
| Tellico Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | Tennessee | Loudon | 32 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clement Lake Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | — | 1930 | |
| Mud Creek Dam | Tennessee | Haywood | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | |
| Greenbrier Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Recreation |
| Mud Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Weakley | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 | |
| Creekridge #1 Dam | Tennessee | Bradley | 32 | Low | — | 2003 | Recreation |
| Hunter Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 32 | Significant | — | 1961 | |
| Whitworth Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | — | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 5 | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Toliver Lake Dam | Tennessee | Coffee | 32 | Significant | — | 1964 | |
| Windemere Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | |
| Caledonia Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #7 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 4 | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dunaway Dam | Tennessee | Sequatchie | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Recreation |
| Roellen Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Duke Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 31 | Significant | — | 1951 | |
| Mud Creek #7 Dam | Tennessee | Weakley | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Englewood Lake Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | |
| Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | |
| Simmons Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | Significant | — | 1971 | |
| Redbud Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 31 | Significant | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crockett Creek Tributary Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | |
| Cordova Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Ina May Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 2011 | Recreation |
| Porters Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Porters Creek #6 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | |
| Liles Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 31 | High | — | 1975 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| Faber Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | High | — | 2003 | Recreation |
| Middle Fork Obion #4 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | |
| Long Branch Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 2004 | Recreation |
| Bethea Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 31 | Low | — | 1978 | Recreation |
| Pine Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Rich Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 31 | High | — | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| New Hope Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Mckellar Creek Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Osage Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Mckamy Lake Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 31 | Low | — | 1938 | |
| Deerhead Dam | Tennessee | Sequatchie | 31 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Tillis #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 31 | Low | — | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Middle Fork Obion #5 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1973 | |
| Mayland Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Recreation |
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.