Old Dam Ford

Old Dam Ford is a boat access point on the Elk River in Mulberry, Moore County, Tennessee. The Elk River is a substantial waterway classified as a large river with a stream order of 6, draining 1533 square miles and maintaining an average flow of 2758 cubic feet per second. With an average velocity of 4.17 feet per second and a gradient of 12 feet per mile, paddlers should expect moderate current conditions typical of a flowing river system rather than a slack water impoundment.

This access point provides launch capability for the upper Elk River, which spans 175.53 miles total with significant elevation change throughout its course. The river's substantial flow rate and gradient indicate it is best suited for boaters with intermediate to advanced paddling experience who are comfortable navigating moving water. The location sits well upstream from the river mouth, offering access to the river's upper reaches where current and water conditions will be more pronounced than in lower sections.