NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 29, 2026) – This Sunday marks National Dam Safety Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to educating the public about the 10 dams in the Cumberland River Basin, local flood risks, and the vital importance of preparedness for potential dam emergencies.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District operates and maintains an extensive network of water infrastructure across two states. This includes Cheatham, J. Percy Priest, Old Hickory, Cordell Hull, Center Hill, and Dale Hollow dams in Tennessee, as well as Barkley, Wolf Creek, Laurel River, and Martins Fork dams in Kentucky.
Brad Long, Dam Safety Program manager for the Nashville District, emphasized that community awareness is the first line of...
05.29.2026 | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US |
Story by Leon Roberts