South Holston Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1
Tennessee — Sullivan County — SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sullivan |
| River | SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.58105, -82.04744 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 10, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | South Holston Lake |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.