9Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Bedford County, Tennessee
Bedford County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Bedford County is 68 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Bedford Lake Dam at 33 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 33 | 1940 | |
| Lake Elaine Dam | High | Not assessed | 26 | 1945 | |
| Harvey Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 31 | 1965 | |
| Bomar #2 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 28 | 1968 | |
| Tillford Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Cortner Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | 1954 | |
| Morgan Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | 1963 | |
| Davis Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | 1961 | |
| Coggins Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation |