Chilhowee
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Blount |
| Nearest City | Tallassee |
| River/Stream | Little Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.54700, -84.05010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 89 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,483 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49,251 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49,251 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49,251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,747 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,977 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (ARO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |