Ocoee No. 2 Dam
Ocoee No. 2 Dam is a timber crib dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 1913. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Ocoee No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Ocoee No. 2 Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Tva (federal). It impounds the Ocoee River near Calhoun.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 512 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Ocoee River |
| Coordinates | 35.08270, -84.49119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 512 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13908 |
| Federal ID | TN13908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |