Elam Mill Dam is built on the Middle Fork of the Stones River in southern Rutherford County. It's a little difficult to get any closer to this dam. At this site to the left, the river crosses over the road. The road was closed on the day I visited as we still recover from heavy rains in late March. There were no physical barriers here, only a street sign saying the road was closed. I'm not sure how often the road is dry enough to be passable. But then, all of the nearby property owners have no parking signs, so it would be difficult to stop here and wade closer, even though it would probably be a nice little swimming hole or fishing spot.