Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development
National Register of Historic Places

Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development

Tallassee, Blount County, Tennessee
Listed
May 26, 2004
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
04000546

About this property

Chilhowee Dam is a hydroelectric dam located in Blount and Monroe counties, Tennessee, United States, between river mile 33 and 34 on the Little Tennessee River. Construction began in 1955 and was completed in 1957 to provide power for the operation of the Alcoa Aluminum plant in nearby Alcoa, TN. The dam is now owned and operated by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower. The dam's reservoir (Chilhowee Lake) covers approximately 1,734 acres (702 ha) at normal full pool and has a drainage area of 1,977 square miles (5,120 km2). The elevation of Chilhowee Reservoir is 874 feet (266 m) above mean sea level (USGS). Chilhowee's powerhouse is equipped with three Kaplan turbines that have a combined generating capacity of 48 megawatts. Like Calderwood and Cheoah, Chilhowee is controlled by Fontana Dam. Fontana Dam is the primary flow control facility for the lower Little Tennessee River. Tapoco built and operates the Chilhowee Development. Chilhowee Dam and its powerhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development. When the lake is drawn down for maintenance, the remains of the original bridge of US 129 over Abrams Creek can be seen.

Location

6102 TN 129
Tallassee, Blount County, Tennessee
35.54671, -84.04988

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When was Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development listed on the National Register?

Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 2004.

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Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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