Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam
Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam is a concrete dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam
Ocoee No. 2 Forebay Dam is a dam in Polk, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tva (federal). It impounds the Ocoee River near Calhoun.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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 09/19/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Ocoee River |
| Coordinates | 35.09379, -84.53601 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13913 |
| Federal ID | TN13913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |