List of dam removals in Tennessee
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This is a list of dams in Tennessee that have been removed as physical impediments to free-flowing rivers or streams.
Completed removals
Planned and proposed removals
| Dam | Expected year | Location | Watercourse | Watershed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harms Mill Dam | 2023–2024 | Lincoln County 35°09′02″N 86°38′55″W / 35.1506°N 86.6487°W |
Elk River | Elk River | Removing the only major barrier on the Elk River would result in 1,114 mi (1,793 km) stream miles opened to aquatic migration. This would support 46 species of greatest conservation need, including the round hickorynut, as well as increase safety for boaters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is leading the project, which has been awarded $500,000 from the National Fish Passage Program.[3] |
See also
- List of dam removals in Alabama
- List of dam removals in Georgia (U.S. state)
- List of dam removals in North Carolina
- List of dam removals in Virginia
References
- ^ "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Bennett, Macaela (18 June 2015). "Dam removal protects Nashville endangered species". The Tennessean. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Harm's Mill Dam Removal". FWS.gov. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 5 October 2023.