Chickamauga Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | CHATTANOOGA |
| River/Stream | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.10467, -85.22908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 129 ft |
| Dam Height | 129 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 737,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 737,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 622,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36,050 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20,790 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 685,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |