Bays Mountain Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | SULLIVAN GARDENS |
| River/Stream | DOLAN BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 36.50861, -82.61222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 469 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City Of Kingsport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |