Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 576 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Chattanooga |
| River/Stream | Tennessee River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 35.22200, -85.09100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 576 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06512 |
| Federal ID | TN06512 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |