South Holston Dam - Bent Branch Auxiliary Spillway

Sullivan County, Tennessee (near BLUFF CITY)

River/Stream: SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
—
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
43,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-07-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN16305
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
36.49989, -82.09600
Age
76 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.