Old Hickory Lock And Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDavidson
Nearest CityNASHVILLE
River/StreamCUMBERLAND RIVER
Coordinates36.29640, -86.65593

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height98 ft
Dam Length3,750 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage545,000 acre-ft
Max Storage545,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage420,000 acre-ft
Surface Area22,500 acres
Drainage Area11,674 sq mi
Max Discharge236,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN03702
Federal IDTN03702
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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