Quick Facts About Ocoee No. 3 Dam
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Ocoee No. 3 Dam Information
Ocoee No. 3 Dam is a concrete gravity dam located about 44 miles from Calhoun, Polk, Tennessee.
The dam, which is on the Ocoee River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.
The dam was designed by TVA and commissioned in 1942 and is currently owned by TVA.
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Structure
The Ocoee No. 3 Dam is approximately 612 feet (187 m) long, 83 feet (25 m) high and has a structural volume of 82,500 cubic yards (63,076 cubic metres).
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,966 acre-ft (4,892 Ml) and maximum capacity of 7,932 acre-ft (9,784 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 600 acres (243 ha) and the total catchment area is 492 square miles (1,274 square kilometres).
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Spillway
The dam has a 260 feet (79 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 134000 cubic feet per second (3794 cubic metres per second).
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Ocoee No. 3 Dam Polk, Tennessee |
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) | 83 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 612 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 7,932 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 492 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Weather
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Ocoee No. 3 Dam is in Tennessee.
Ocoee No. 3 Dam is in Polk County.
Ocoee No. 3 Dam is 83 feet high.
Ocoee No. 3 Dam is 612 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