Sycamore Dam

Henderson County, Tennessee (near LEXINGTON)

River/Stream: DRY BRANCH

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
980 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,820 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
2,466 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-03-05

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN07707
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
35.56666, -88.37888
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.