The chart below provides statistical data on the dam, powerplant and reservoir. Visitation data can be found further down in this page.
Dale Hollow Dam Statistical Information
| DAM |
| Type |
Concrete-gravity |
| Quantities: |
| Concrete, cubic yards |
573,760 |
| Dimensions: |
| Maximum height, feet |
200 |
| Length, feet |
1,717 |
| Elevations (above mean sea level): |
| Top of dam |
678 |
| Top of gates |
663 |
| Spillway crest |
651 |
| Spillway crest gates: |
| Number and type |
6, tainter |
| Size (width and height), feet |
4 X 6 |
| Discharge capacity, c.f.s. |
166,000 |
| Sluices: |
| Number of conduits |
4 |
| Size (width and height), feet |
4 X 6 |
| Total discharge capacity, c.f.s. |
6,200 |
|
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| POWERPLANT |
| Installation |
54,000 kw in 3 units |
| Rating, each generator, kilowatts |
18,000 |
Estimated energy output,
average yearly, kilowatt-hours |
127,000,000 |
|
|
| RESERVOIR |
| Drainage area, square miles |
935 |
| Area, acres: |
| Top of flood-control pool (Elev. 663) |
30,990 |
| Maximum power pool (Elev. 651) |
27,700 |
| Minimum power pool (Elev. 631) |
21,880 |
| Storage capacities, acre-feet: |
| Flood control (below Elev. 663) |
1,706,000 |
| Permanent Pool (below Elec. 631) |
857,000 |
| Power drawdown (Elev. 651-631) |
496,000 |
| Flood Control (El. 663-651) |
353,000 |
| Length of pool at Elev. 663, river miles |
61 |
| Length of shoreline, pool at Elev. 663, miles |
620 |
Dale Hollow Visitation
| FY |
Visits/
Persons |
Visitor Hours |
Trip Spending within 30 mile radius (Millions) |
Direct Sales to Tourism Related Firms (Millions) |
Direct Personal Income (Millions) |
Supported Direct Jobs |
Total Sales (Millions) |
Total Personal Income (Millions) |
Total Jobs |
Average Spending Per Visit |
| 2011 |
2,824,267 |
44,067,703 |
$67.54 |
$35.34 |
$12.62 |
641.00 |
$51.93 |
$17.92 |
839.00 |
$23.91 |
| 2010 |
3.027,861 |
47,556,435 |
$72.40 |
$37.89 |
$13.53 |
687.00 |
$55.67 |
$19.22 |
900.00 |
$23.91 |
| 2009 |
3.226,486 |
51,976,516 |
$77.15 |
$40.37 |
$14.42 |
732.00 |
$59.32 |
$20.48 |
959.00 |
$23.91 |
| 2008 |
3.415,891 |
56,422,690 |
$65.35 |
$35.66 |
$13.45 |
899.98 |
$46.00 |
$16.85 |
1.045.78 |
$19.13 |
| 2007 |
3,386,000 |
56,583,326 |
$64.78 |
$35.35 |
$13.33 |
892.08 |
$45.59 |
$16.70 |
1,036.60 |
$19.13 |
| 2006 |
3,390,984 |
56,620,861 |
$64.87 |
$35.40 |
$13.35 |
893.40 |
$45.66 |
$16.72 |
1,038.13 |
$19.13 |