Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club dam
Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club
Located in Riceville, Tennessee, the Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club is a privately owned dam on the Oostanaula Creek, regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 16.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13.6 feet. With a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 8.3 acres and drains a 0.37 square mile watershed.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the condition of the Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club dam is currently not rated. The last inspection took place in July 2018, with inspections scheduled every three years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and lacks outlet gates. While the associated structures and purposes are not specified, the dam serves as a vital resource in managing water resources in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club dam to be an intriguing structure, with its historical significance and impact on the surrounding environment. As a privately owned dam in McMinn County, Tennessee, this earth dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage, showcasing the importance of proper regulation and maintenance for sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 32 cfs | → |
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 28 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 131 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 259 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Cr At Mile Straight | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club.
Boat launches
- Patty Road 1527, Delano
- Highway 30 5514, Benton
- Mcminn County
- Dentville Road 266-362, Benton
- Ellis Creek Road 155, Reliance
- Towee Creek Launch
Campgrounds
- Gee Creek
- Quinn Springs Rec Area
- Chilhowee Recreation Area
- Chilhowee Rec Area
- Chilhowee Campground
- Big Lost Creek
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- 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
Track Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club 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 Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club
Where does the data for Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club.