Tims Ford Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | FAYETTEVILLE |
| River/Stream | ELK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.19684, -86.27855 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 163 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 824,312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 824,312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 529,983 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 529 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |