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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
Gum Branch Dam Tennessee Anderson 447 High Fair 1981 Tailings
Tennessee Consolidated Coal #1 Dam Tennessee Marion 340 Low Satisfactory 1976
Watauga Dam Tennessee Carter 332 High Not Available 1948 Flood Risk Reduction
South Holston Dam Tennessee Sullivan 285 High Not Available 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Norris Dam Tennessee Campbell 265 High Not Available 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Calderwood Tennessee Blount 230 High Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Raccoon Mountain Dam Tennessee Marion 230 High Not Available 1978 Hydroelectric
Solutia #15 Dam Tennessee Maury 227 Low Satisfactory 1977
Douglas Dam Tennessee Sevier 202 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Dale Hollow Dam Tennessee Clay 200 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Cherokee Dam Tennessee Jefferson 175 High Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Tims Ford Dam Tennessee Franklin 175 High Not Available 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Boone Dam Tennessee Washington 160 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Watts Bar Dam Tennessee Meigs 150 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
J. Percy Priest Dam Tennessee Davidson 147 High Not Available 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Young Mill Tailings Dam Tennessee Jefferson 145 Significant Satisfactory 1998 Tailings
Ocoee No. 1 Dam Tennessee Polk 135 High Not Available 1911 Flood Risk Reduction
B Bend Hollow Dam Tennessee Sullivan 131 High Satisfactory 1977
Chickamauga Dam Tennessee Hamilton 129 High Not Available 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Tellico Dam Tennessee Loudon 129 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Center Hill Dam Tennessee DeKalb 125 High Not Available 1951 Flood Risk Reduction
Fort Loudoun Dam Tennessee Loudon 125 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Bluecat Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 120 High Satisfactory 1979
Dartmoor Dam Tennessee Cumberland 114 Significant Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Pickwick Landing Dam Tennessee Hardin 113 High Not Available 1938 Flood Risk Reduction
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Tennessee Polk 110 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Shellcracker Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 110 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Normandy Dam Tennessee Coffee 110 High Not Available 1976 Hydroelectric
Elmwood Tailings Dam Tennessee Smith 107 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Tailings
London Mills Tailings Pond Dam Tennessee Polk 106 Low Satisfactory 1944
Melton Hill Dam Tennessee Loudon 103 High Not Available 1963 Hydroelectric
Douglas Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 Tennessee Sevier 101 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
Goldeneye Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 100 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Glastowbury Dam Tennessee Cumberland 98 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Old Hickory Lock and Dam Tennessee Davidson 98 High Not Available 1954 Navigation
Fort Patrick Henry Dam Tennessee Sullivan 95 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Otter Creek Dam Tennessee Cumberland 95 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Water Supply
Nolichucky Dam Tennessee Greene 94 High Not Available 1913 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cordell Hull Lock and Dam Tennessee Smith 93 High Not Available 1973 Recreation
Great Falls Dam Tennessee White 92 High Not Available 1916 Hydroelectric
North Potato Creek Dam Tennessee Polk 92 High Satisfactory 1979
Occidental Pond #10 Dam Tennessee Maury 91 Low — 1980 Other
Chilhowee Tennessee Blount 89 High Fair 1957 Hydroelectric
Cherokee Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 Tennessee Jefferson 85 High Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Elk River Dam Tennessee Franklin 82 High Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Nickajack Dam Tennessee Marion 81 High Not Available 1967 Hydroelectric
Solutia #11 Dam Tennessee Maury 80 Low Satisfactory 1962
Crystal Lake Dam Tennessee Hickman 80 Significant Satisfactory 1989
Campbell Cove Dam Tennessee Polk 77 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Wilbur Dam Tennessee Carter 76 High Not Available 1912 Flood Risk Reduction

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.