Dams in Carroll County, Tennessee
25Total Dams
2High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Carroll County, Tennessee
Carroll County has 25 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 7 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Carroll County is 49 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Reedy Creek Dam at 64 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedy Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 64 | Recreation | 2010 |
| Vickers Dam | High | 21 | 1948 | ||
| Clear Creek #4 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | 1989 | |
| Bush Dam | Significant | 28 | Recreation | 1998 | |
| Maple Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 27 | 1937 | |
| Moss Creek #3 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 27 | 1977 | |
| Indian Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | 1977 | |
| Moss Creek #4 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 24 | 1977 | |
| Carroll Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | 1949 | |
| Nat Branch Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 38 | 1990 | |
| Bush #3 Dam | Low | 35 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2003 | |
| Higdon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 34 | 1979 | |
| Burrow Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 34 | 1984 | |
| Hico Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 34 | 1986 | |
| Caledonia Creek #1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | 1984 | |
| Walther Dam | Low | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1995 | |
| Johns Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | 1977 | |
| Howley Creek #5 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | 1984 | |
| Palmer Shelter Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | 1991 | |
| Howley Creek #6 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | 1985 | |
| Shoaf Dam | Low | 18 | Irrigation | 1937 | |
| Luckey #1 Dam | Low | 18 | 1964 | ||
| Halter Dam | Low | 17 | |||
| Ford Dam | Low | 16 | 1971 | ||
| Presley Dam | Low | 9 | 1935 |