South Holston Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountySullivan
Nearest CityBLUFF CITY
River/StreamSOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER
Coordinates36.52402, -82.08850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height285 ft
Dam Height285 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage890,367 acre-ft
Max Storage890,367 acre-ft
Normal Storage658,356 acre-ft
Surface Area7,600 acres
Drainage Area703 sq mi
Max Discharge114,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN16305
Federal IDTN16305
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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