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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Tillis #1 Dam Tennessee Cheatham 31 Low — 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Liles Dam Tennessee Sumner 31 High — 1975 Recreation
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam Tennessee McNairy 31 Low Satisfactory 1988
Mckamy Lake Dam Tennessee Polk 31 Low — 1938
Porters Creek #16 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 31 Low Satisfactory 1965
Middle Fork Obion #5 Dam Tennessee Henry 31 Significant Satisfactory 1973
Redbud Dam Tennessee Henderson 31 Significant Not Available 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
C & M East Farm Dam Tennessee Fentress 30 Low — 1979
City Park (Pine Creek #1) Dam Tennessee Scott 30 High Satisfactory 1970
Paradise Lake Dam Tennessee Marshall 30 Low Satisfactory 1900
Golden Pond Dam Tennessee Overton 30 Low Satisfactory 1973
No. Fork Forked Deer #6 Dam Tennessee Gibson 30 Low Satisfactory 1986
Birdwell Dam Tennessee White 30 Significant — 1995 Recreation
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #16 Dam Tennessee McNairy 30 High Satisfactory 1982
Van Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 30 Low Satisfactory 1977
Maddox #1 Dam Tennessee Houston 30 Low — 1987 Recreation
Morrow Dam Tennessee Maury 30 Low — 1965
W. R. Grace & Co. Dam Tennessee Hamilton 30 Low — — Other
Dabit Dam Tennessee Sumner 30 Significant — — Other
Lou'S Lake Dam Tennessee Lincoln 30 Low — 1972
Lake Eva Dam Tennessee Franklin 30 Low Satisfactory 1969
Bowater #4 Dam Tennessee McMinn 30 Low Satisfactory 1989
Mongiove Dam Tennessee Sevier 30 High — 1987 Other
Anna Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 30 Low Satisfactory 1977
Kirk 'A' Dam Tennessee Dyer 30 Low Satisfactory 1983 Other
Trotter Dam Tennessee Dickson 30 Significant — 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Huckaby Lake Dam Tennessee Hickman 30 Significant — 1960
Reelfoot-Indian Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Obion 30 Significant Unsatisfactory 1981
Hall Lake Dam Tennessee Lawrence 30 High — 1992 Recreation
Monterey City Lake Dam Tennessee Putnam 30 Significant Fair 1963
Meadow Brook Game Farm Dam Tennessee Sumner 30 Significant Satisfactory 1964
Beaver Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 30 High Satisfactory 1956
Johnson Creek #10 Dam Tennessee Madison 30 High — 1959
Kirk Lake Dam Tennessee Hickman 30 Low — 2014
Jeansonne Dam Tennessee Sullivan 30 High — 2013 Recreation
Tellico Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 Tennessee Loudon 30 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Cane Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 30 Significant Fair 1965
Willoughby Dam Tennessee Madison 30 Low Satisfactory 1994
Cherokee Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 Tennessee Jefferson 30 High Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Highland Dam Tennessee Lewis 30 Significant — 1958
Springbrook Dam Tennessee Madison 30 Low Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Cox Dam Tennessee Fayette 30 Low — 1999 Recreation
North Fork Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Shelby 30 High Satisfactory 1992
Plunk Dam Tennessee Hardeman 30 Low — — Recreation
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #9 Dam Tennessee McNairy 30 High Satisfactory 1985
Retention Reservoir Dam Tennessee Coffee 30 Low Not Available — Other
Cedar Crest Dam Tennessee Hickman 30 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Victor Ashe Dam Tennessee Knox 30 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Arrow Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 30 High Satisfactory 1921
Johnson Dam Tennessee Blount 30 Significant — 2000 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.