Dams in Hickman County, Tennessee
13Total Dams
2High Hazard
6Significant
Dam Safety in Hickman County, Tennessee
Hickman County has 13 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 6 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Hickman County is 43 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Crystal Lake Dam at 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawlowski Dam | High | 50 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2007 | |
| Boon-dok Dam | High | 25 | 1966 | ||
| Crystal Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 80 | 1989 | |
| Johnson Lake Dam | Significant | 40 | Other | ||
| Big Piney Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 39 | 1990 | |
| Huckaby Lake Dam | Significant | 30 | 1960 | ||
| Cedar Crest Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 30 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Wilder Dam | Significant | 23 | 1972 | ||
| Littlelot Washer Plt #1 Dam | Low | 65 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 | |
| Hunter Dam | Low | 40 | Recreation | 2015 | |
| Spring Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 38 | 1988 | |
| Littlelot Washer Plt #2 Dam | Low | 35 | 1980 | ||
| Kirk Lake Dam | Low | 30 | 2014 |