Beech Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | LEXINGTON |
| River/Stream | BEECH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.66089, -88.41577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,070 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 877 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |