Quick Facts About Chatuge Dam
Chatuge Dam Map
Chatuge Dam Information
Chatuge Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 4 miles from Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina.
The dam, which is on the Hiwassee River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation, Hydroelectric and Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by TVA and commissioned in 1942 and is currently owned by TVA.
Chatuge Dam Structure
The Chatuge Dam is approximately 2,850 feet (869 m) long, 144 feet (44 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,373,600 cubic yards (1,814,748 cubic metres).
Chatuge Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 226,600 acre-ft (279,507 Ml) and maximum capacity of 285,552 acre-ft (352,223 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 6,700 acres (2,711 ha) and the total catchment area is 189 square miles (490 square kilometres).
Chatuge Dam Spillway
The dam has a 325 feet (99 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 88200 cubic feet per second (2498 cubic metres per second).
Chatuge Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Chatuge Dam Clay, North Carolina |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 144 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 2,850 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 285,552 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 189 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Chatuge Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Chatuge Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 21:43 |
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| Temperature (°F) | 72 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 73 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1012 |
| Humidity (%) | 77 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 3 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Chatuge Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 62 | 82 | 80 | 1013 | 60 | 10 | 15 | WSW | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 68 | 73 | 74 | 1015 | 94 | 7 | 22 | S | 100 | 9 |  |
| Fri | 63 | 84 | 76 | 1015 | 60 | 12 | 16 | WNW | 79 | 0 | |
| Sat | 57 | 86 | 82 | 1016 | 34 | 6 | 11 | W | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 62 | 80 | 79 | 1014 | 73 | 6 | 12 | SW | 100 | 6 | |
| Mon | 66 | 73 | 75 | 1016 | 91 | 8 | 22 | WNW | 100 | 20 | |
| Tue | 61 | 82 | 81 | 1019 | 49 | 8 | 11 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 61 | 81 | 82 | 1017 | 52 | 9 | 12 | WNW | 78 | 1 | |
Chatuge Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Chatuge Dam is in North Carolina.
Chatuge Dam is in Clay County.
Chatuge Dam is 144 feet high.
Chatuge Dam is 2,850 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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.
Source: National Inventory of Dams