South Holston Dam is a hydroelectric and flood control dam on the South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

South Holston Reservoir is on the South Fork Holston River in northeast Tennessee. It extends 24 miles east of the dam into Virginia. Construction of the dam began in 1942 but was halted in …

Sep 7, 2025 · On the South Fork Holston River just southeast of Bristol, Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority built South Holston Dam to curb destructive flooding and to supply …

South Holston Reservoir is on the South Fork Holston River in northeastern Tennessee and extends 24 miles east into Virginia. It is one of several of TVA reservoirs that cross state lines.

South Holston Dam, at a whopping 285 feet high and 1,600 feet in length, is the third-largest earthen dam in the world. This massive earth and rock structure holds back the waters of …

South Holston Dam is a rockfill earth dam located about 15 miles from Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee. The dam, which is on the South Fork Holston River, was primarily built for Flood …

The view from the west side of the dam across South Holston Lake towards Holston Mountain is fabulous - especially when the lake is full in the summer. A very pleasant and cool hike in the …

Nov 6, 2025 · Reservoir levels and historical data for South Holston Dam, along with water storage capacities and weather forecast.

Mar 20, 2025 · Boat, kayak, water-ski and fish the meandering shoreline of this TVA lake. Launch your watercraft from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s ramp on US 421 or from Little …

When you see these strobe lights flash, leave the areas upstream and downstream of the dam immediately. Warning Signs: Signs direct visitors to stay clear of hazardous areas and warn of …