Ocoee No. 1 Dam

Polk County, Tennessee (near CALHOUN)

River/Stream: OCOEE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
135 ft
Dam Length
840 ft
Reservoir Storage
79,320 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
26,620 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-12-04

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN13905
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
35.09421, -84.64757
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.