Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel

TENNESSEE RIVER - OFFSTREAM· Hamilton, Tennessee· Built 1981· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 56% in TN)
Dam Length576 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDTN06512

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 8, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TVA

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel?

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel?

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel built?

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel?

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel?

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel has a dam height of 41 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel last inspected?

Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel was last inspected on March 8, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.