Tellico Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Loudon |
| Nearest City | LENOIR CITY |
| River/Stream | LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.77795, -84.25970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 129 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,238 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 513,597 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 513,597 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 392,634 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,627 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 159,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |