Bays Mountain Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountySullivan
Nearest CitySULLIVAN GARDENS
River/StreamDOLAN BRANCH
Coordinates36.50861, -82.61222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage469 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCity Of Kingsport
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN16301
Federal IDTN16301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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