Fort Patrick Henry Dam

Sullivan County, Tennessee (near KINGSPORT)

River/Stream: SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
95 ft
Dam Length
625 ft
Reservoir Storage
31,728 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
164,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-02-05

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
TN16307
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
36.49795, -82.50876
Age
73 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.