Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel

The primary purpose of Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tva (federal). It impounds the Tennessee River - Offstream near Chattanooga.

The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 576 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2023.

At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHamilton
Nearest CityChattanooga
River/StreamTennessee River - Offstream
Coordinates35.22200, -85.09100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length576 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN06512
Federal IDTN06512
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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