Old Hickory Lock And Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | NASHVILLE |
| River/Stream | CUMBERLAND RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.29640, -86.65593 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 545,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 545,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11,674 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 236,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Nashville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |