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 1026–1050 of 1,204
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Park (Pine Creek #1) Dam Scott County | 30 | 1970 | High | Satisfactory |
| City Lake Dam Putnam County | 23 | 1948 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Chippewa Lake Dam Davidson County | 22 | 1954 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Chilhowee Rod & Gun Club Dam McMinn County | 16 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chilhowee Blount County | 89 | 1957 | High | Fair |
| Chief Creek Dam Lewis County | 55 | 1970 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Chickasaw Dam Shelby County | 21 | 1959 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Chickamauga Dam - Kings Point Dike Hamilton County | 15 | 1940 | High | Not Available |
| Cheston Lake Dam Franklin County | 38 | 1950 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Chesser Dam Lincoln County | 18 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cherokee Landing Dam Hardeman County | 41 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cherokee Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 Jefferson County | 15 | 1941 | High | Not Available |
| Cherokee Dam Cumberland County | 31 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cheek Lake Dam Davidson County | 33 | 1927 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cheatham Lock and Dam Dickson County | 75 | 1954 | Significant | Not Available |
| Chase #4 Dam Shelby County | 24 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chase #3 Dam Shelby County | 14 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chase #2 Dam Shelby County | 18 | 1938 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chase #1 Dam Shelby County | 33 | 1938 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charlie Daniels Lake Dam Wilson County | 25 | 1974 | High | Not Rated |
| Chancellor & Son Dam Hardeman County | 23 | 1978 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Central Point Dam Henry County | 34 | 1990 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Center Hill Dam DeKalb County | 125 | 1951 | High | Not Available |
| Cedar Lake #2 Dam Benton County | 17 | 1977 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cedar Lake #1 Dam Benton County | 11 | 1974 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.