Chatuge Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | HAYESVILLE |
| River/Stream | HIWASSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.01771, -83.79130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 144 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285,552 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285,552 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 226,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 189 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |