Sycamore Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | LEXINGTON |
| River/Stream | DRY BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.56666, -88.37888 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,020 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 224 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,466 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |