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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toliver Lake Dam | Tennessee | Coffee | 32 | Significant | - | 1964 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #7 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | |
| Lewis Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pisgah Creek Dam | Tennessee | Chester | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Dogwood Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 32 | Low | - | - | |
| Mud Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Weakley | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 | |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 4 | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caledonia Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Malvern Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Lake Buena Vista Dam | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Fair | 1978 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Clement Lake Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | - | 1930 | |
| Hunter Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 32 | Significant | - | 1961 | |
| Golf Club Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1993 | Other |
| Whitworth Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | - | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Finley Ditch #1 Dam (A) | Tennessee | Dyer | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1983 | |
| Casper Creek Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| Barker Branch Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 5 | Tennessee | Sevier | 32 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tellico Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | Tennessee | Loudon | 32 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Creekridge #1 Dam | Tennessee | Bradley | 32 | Low | - | 2003 | Recreation |
| Lyle Lake Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1950 | |
| Porters Creek #6 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | |
| Duke Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 31 | Significant | - | 1951 | |
| Roellen Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| New Hope Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| 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 | |
| Dunaway Dam | Tennessee | Sequatchie | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Recreation |
| Porters Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | |
| Cumberland Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Middle Fork Obion #4 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | |
| Liles Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 31 | High | - | 1975 | Recreation |
| Cordova Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Faber Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | High | - | 2003 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| New Boston Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Glady Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Harvey Lake Dam | Tennessee | Bedford | 31 | Significant | - | 1965 | |
| Osage Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Bethea Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 31 | Low | - | 1978 | Recreation |
| Rich Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 31 | High | - | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Long Branch Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 2004 | Recreation |
| Mckamy Lake Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 31 | Low | - | 1938 | |
| Mckellar Creek Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Tillis #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 31 | Low | - | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Deer Run Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Pine Lake Dam | Tennessee | Lawrence | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1971 | 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.