Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel dam
Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel
The Sequoyah - CCW Discharge Channel is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, primarily serving the purpose of water supply. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2500 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Tennessee River offstream.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Sequoyah dam is subject to regular inspections and maintenance by the Tennessee Valley Authority to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)", there is a strong emphasis on risk management measures and emergency preparedness. The dam's vertical lift outlet gates and stone core design highlight its robust construction and adherence to safety standards, making it a key component of water resource management in the region.
As a federally owned and operated structure, the Sequoyah - CCW Discharge Channel underscores the importance of effective water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the continued supply of water for various purposes. Positioned within the Nashville District and managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, this dam serves as a testament to responsible stewardship of water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands for water supply.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Chickamauga Cr At Mile Straight | 2,440 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Creek Near Montlake | 0 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 2,150 cfs | → |
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 2,960 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel.
Boat launches
- Armstrong Road 11304, Hamilton County
- Vincent Road 5163-5513, Chattanooga
- Turkey Foot Road, Chattanooga
- Greenway Farms Chattanooga
- South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Chattanooga
- Blythe Ferry Road 6699, Meigs County
Campgrounds
- Skull Island - Chickamauga Lake
- Harrison Bay State Park
- Chester Frost Park
- Possum Creek Rv - Chickamauga Lake
- Sale Creek - Chickamauga Lake
- Chilhowee Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel
Where does the data for Sequoyah - Ccw Discharge Channel come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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