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 | |
| Mud Creek Dam | Tennessee | Haywood | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #3 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | |
| Malvern Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Pisgah Creek Dam | Tennessee | Chester | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Mud Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | Weakley | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 | |
| Barker Branch Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek #7 Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | |
| Casper Creek Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| Bear Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Fayette | 32 | Low | — | 1962 | |
| Toliver Lake Dam | Tennessee | Coffee | 32 | Significant | — | 1964 | |
| Windemere Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | |
| Cub Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Clement Lake Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | — | 1930 | |
| Golf Club Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1993 | Other |
| Whitworth Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 32 | Low | — | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hunter Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 32 | Significant | — | 1961 | |
| Lyle Lake Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1950 | |
| Caledonia Creek #1 Dam | Tennessee | Carroll | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Dogwood Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 32 | Low | — | — | |
| Lewis Creek #2 Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Doakes Creek Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 31 | Low | Not Available | 1936 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Long Branch Dam | Tennessee | Van Buren | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 2004 | Recreation |
| Middle Fork Obion #4 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | |
| Roellen Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Cumberland Lake #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | |
| Cordova Dam | Tennessee | Shelby | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | |
| Englewood Lake Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | |
| Mayland Lake Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Recreation |
| Redbud Dam | Tennessee | Henderson | 31 | Significant | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Simmons Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | Significant | — | 1971 | |
| Liles Dam | Tennessee | Sumner | 31 | High | — | 1975 | Recreation |
| Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam | Tennessee | McNairy | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | |
| Mill Creek Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | |
| Faber Dam | Tennessee | Humphreys | 31 | High | — | 2003 | Recreation |
| Deer Run Dam | Tennessee | Cumberland | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| New Boston Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Glady Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Obion | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Bethea Dam | Tennessee | Robertson | 31 | Low | — | 1978 | Recreation |
| Porters Creek #16 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | |
| Mckellar Creek Dam | Tennessee | Madison | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | |
| Porters Creek #6 Dam | Tennessee | Hardeman | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | |
| Osage Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | |
| Rich Dam | Tennessee | Williamson | 31 | High | — | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mckamy Lake Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 31 | Low | — | 1938 | |
| Tillis #1 Dam | Tennessee | Cheatham | 31 | Low | — | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| New Hope Dam | Tennessee | Gibson | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | |
| Middle Fork Obion #5 Dam | Tennessee | Henry | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1973 | |
| Crockett Creek Tributary Dam | Tennessee | Dyer | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 |
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.