Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond
Key Takeaway
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 61.3% in TN) |
| Dam Length | 1,656 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,386 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TN06514 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TVA
Federal Government
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Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond?
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond 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 - Diffuser Pond?
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond built?
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond 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 - Diffuser Pond?
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond?
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond has a dam height of 45 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 - Diffuser Pond last inspected?
Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond was last inspected on September 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.