Fort Patrick Henry Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountySullivan
Nearest CityKINGSPORT
River/StreamSOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER
Coordinates36.49795, -82.50876

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height95 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length625 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage31,728 acre-ft
Max Storage31,728 acre-ft
Normal Storage25,779 acre-ft
Surface Area840 acres
Drainage Area1,903 sq mi
Max Discharge164,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection02/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN16307
Federal IDTN16307
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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