South Holston Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | BLUFF CITY |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.52402, -82.08850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 285 ft |
| Dam Height | 285 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 890,367 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 890,367 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 658,356 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 703 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 114,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |