Chilohowee Rod & Gun Club Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

272

River Or Stream

OOSTANAULA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.3

Hydraulic Height

13.6

Drainage Area

0.37

Nid Storage

73

Structural Height

16.1

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.