Dickenson County Featured Fishing Sites
Site #1: John W. Flannagan Dam and ReservoirDescription: Authorized by Congress in the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1961, John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir is a part of the Big Sandy flood protection system which also includes:
The United States Army Corps of Engineers designed and supervised construction of the dams, which began in 1960 and was completed by 1964. The Corps of Engineers now operates the Flannagan for the public’s benefit. The Dam provides flood protection and a clean and reliable supply of drinking water for the residents of Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. The lake also provides low-flow augmentation, fish & wildlife enhancement and recreation for the residents of Dickenson County. The Dam is named after the late Congressman John Williams Flannagan, Jr. who served the people of the Ninth Virginia District from 1931 to 1949. Mr. Flannagan never lost an opportunity to remind his audience that he came from the highland of Southwest Virginia, the mountains he loved so well. The Dam is dedicated in memory of his assistance in creating this flood control project and many others in the Appalachian Highlands Region. |
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Site #2: Breaks Interstate Park
Description: The Breaks Interstate Park is a recreational and scenic park that encompasses an area of 4,500 acres of woodland. The park is one of only two interstate parks in America and so has received its name from the fact that it sits astride the state line shared by both Kentucky and Virginia. The east and west sides of the park are separated by a 1,600 foot deep, 5 mile long canyon that forms the park’s centerpiece.The Breaks Interstate Park is often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the South." The canyon is among the longest and deepest east of the Mississippi River. For millions of years the Russell Fork River, a tributary of the Big Sandy, has carved the solid sandstone to break through Pine Mountain creating breathtaking scenery along the canyon walls. The Breaks Interstate Park attracts more than a third of a million visitors annually. The spectacular beauty of the park is showcased with 12 miles of trails and four scenic overlooks that offer these visitors a variety of activities and attractions. For more information click here. For active visitors, the park also offers hiking, bike and driving trails, picnic and recreation areas, a lake with pedal boots, a swimming pool, horseback riding and an amphitheater. For extended visits, a rustic lodge built on the rim of the canyon, cottages that are secluded by the peaceful woodlands and a large campground offering 122 campsites with utilities are readily available to guests. |
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