Woodhaven Dam
Woodhaven Dam is an earth dam located in Dickson County, Tennessee, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodhaven Dam
Woodhaven Dam is a dam in Dickson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tdec (state). It impounds the Will Hall Creek near White Oak Flats.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2025.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dickson |
| Nearest City | White Oak Flats |
| River/Stream | Will Hall Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.08583, -87.28750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04304 |
| Federal ID | TN04304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |