Tennessee Dams
1,204 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,204
High Hazard
249
20.7%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
14
Average Age
57 yrs
Hazard Classification
High249 (20.7%)
Significant348 (28.9%)
Low607 (50.4%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory567 (47.1%)
Fair53 (4.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory14 (1.2%)
Not Rated570 (47.3%)
Federal
70
State
147
Local
153
Private
823
Tallest Dams
- Gum Branch Dam447 ft
- Tennessee Consolidated Coal #1 Dam340 ft
- Watauga Dam332 ft
- Raccoon Mountain Dam230 ft
- Solutia #15 Dam227 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Gum Branch DamHigh
- Watauga DamHigh
- Raccoon Mountain DamHigh
- Dale Hollow DamHigh
- Tims Ford DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- Tellico DamUnsatisfactory
- Twin Lakes DamsPoor
- Pressmans Home DamUnsatisfactory
- Abc Lake DamPoor
- Reelfoot-Indian Creek #2 DamUnsatisfactory
All Dams in Tennessee
Showing 726–750 of 1,204
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek #8 Dam Humphreys County | 44 | 1987 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hurricane Creek #3a Dam Humphreys County | 46 | 1982 | High | Satisfactory |
| Huntsville Dam Scott County | 67 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hunter Dam Hickman County | 40 | 2015 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hunter Dam Putnam County | 32 | 1961 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Hughes Creek Dam Madison County | 27 | 1986 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Huckaby Lake Dam Hickman County | 30 | 1960 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Huber Effluent Pond #5 Dam McMinn County | 18 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Huber Dam Rhea County | 20 | 1980 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Howley Creek #6 Dam Carroll County | 20 | 1985 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Howley Creek #5 Dam Carroll County | 24 | 1984 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Howard #2 Shelby County | 30 | 1988 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard #1 Shelby County | 20 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Houser Creek #2 Dam Obion County | 27 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Houser Creek #1 Dam Obion County | 21 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Houghland Farm Dam Williamson County | 20 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hoskins Dam Bradley County | 18 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Hooper Dam Humphreys County | 60 | 1999 | High | Not Rated |
| Hood Dam Cumberland County | 17 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Honors Lake Dam Hamilton County | 27 | 1990 | High | Satisfactory |
| Holliday #2 Dam Williamson County | 20 | 2009 | Low | Not Rated |
| Holliday #1 Dam Williamson County | 25 | 1999 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Holiday Lake Dam Cumberland County | 44 | 1959 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hills Mill Dam Robertson County | 19 | 1903 | Low | Not Rated |
| Highlands Springs Cove Dam Grainger County | 35 | 1976 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.