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The reservoir is created by a TVA dam on the South Fork Holston River. Construction of the dam was started in 1942, but halted due to WWII, and finally completed in 1950. | The reservoir is created by a TVA dam on the South Fork Holston River. Construction of the dam was started in 1942, but halted due to WWII, and finally completed in 1950. The earth-and-rock fill dam is 285 feet high and 1,600 feet long. | ||
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Revision as of 06:50, 30 July 2011
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Trail Overview
A short (about 5 miles) stroll along nearly level path from the South Holston Lake dam, by the lake shore, and ending at the spillway.
How to get there
Route Description
Typical Conditions
Fees, Permits, etc.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
The reservoir is created by a TVA dam on the South Fork Holston River. Construction of the dam was started in 1942, but halted due to WWII, and finally completed in 1950. The earth-and-rock fill dam is 285 feet high and 1,600 feet long.
Maps
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