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Chilhowee

Near Tallassee, TN

Updated: Sat, May 23, 12:53:39 pm (EDT)

0.00 cfs as of 2026-05-23 12:00:00 PM (EDT)

Discharge into Little Tennessee River

-3.39 ft as of 2026-05-23 12:47:26 PM (EDT)

Feet Below Full Pool

0.00 as of 2026-05-21 11:00:00 PM (EDT)

Generation Schedule

870.62 null as of 2026-05-23 12:54:19 PM (EDT)
0.00 as of 2026-05-21 11:00:00 PM (EDT)

Generation Schedule

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Canoe Portage & Campsite LocationsExisting Recreation Sites: Calderwood & Chilhowee
FACILITY & SAFETY INFORMATION

Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower is proud to support recreation and environmental activities at its facilities. Opportunities exist for camping, fishing, canoeing and boating. More than 30 recreation areas are operated and maintained solely and/or in cooperation with state and federal agency partners.

The Chilhowee facility is located in Blount and Monroe Counties, Tennessee, on the Little Tennessee River. Construction on the Chilhowee facility began in 1955; operation commenced in 1957. The Chilhowee facility consists of a dam and integral powerhouse. Chilhowee Dam impounds Chilhowee Reservoir.

Memorial Day Safety Reminders

Wed, May 20 , 12:00 am

Hydroelectric facilities offer a number of recreational opportunities to the residents and visitor of the communities in which they operate. Brookfield Renewable N.A. reminds recreators that these opportunities come with the obligation to enjoy our waterways responsibly, which includes wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Boaters and anglers also share responsibility in knowing their personal limitations, being aware of their surroundings, and understanding that boater safety barriers may not be in place at all locations due to underlying water conditions.

Finally, remember that while air temperatures may have warmed, water temperatures in various parts of the country remain dangerously cold for prolonged exposure.

Short-term Schedule

DateTimeGenerators Running
Sunday, May 24, 202612:00 to 1:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20261:00 to 2:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20262:00 to 3:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20263:00 to 4:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20264:00 to 5:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20265:00 to 6:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20266:00 to 7:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20267:00 to 8:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20268:00 to 9:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 20269:00 to 10:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 202610:00 to 11:00 am0
Sunday, May 24, 202611:00 to 12:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 202612:00 to 1:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 20261:00 to 2:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 20262:00 to 3:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 20263:00 to 4:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 20264:00 to 5:00 pm2 or more
Sunday, May 24, 20265:00 to 6:00 pm2 or more
Sunday, May 24, 20266:00 to 7:00 pm2 or more
Sunday, May 24, 20267:00 to 8:00 pm2 or more
Sunday, May 24, 20268:00 to 9:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 20269:00 to 10:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 202610:00 to 11:00 pm0
Sunday, May 24, 202611:00 to 12:00 am0
More Information

Canoe Portage & Campsite Locations
Existing Recreation Sites: Calderwood & Chilhowee

FACILITY & SAFETY INFORMATION Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower is proud to support recreation and environmental activities at its facilities. Opportunities exist for camping, fishing, canoeing and boating. More than 30 recreation areas are operated and maintained solely and/or in cooperation with state and federal agency partners.
The Chilhowee facility is located in Blount and Monroe Counties, Tennessee, on the Little Tennessee River. Construction on the Chilhowee facility began in 1955; operation commenced in 1957. The Chilhowee facility consists of a dam and integral powerhouse. Chilhowee Dam impounds Chilhowee Reservoir.
Chilhowee, like Cheoah and Calderwood, is operated in a run-of-river mode, following the daily cycle, peaking operations of the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) Fontana Dam located upstream.

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Please note!

Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements. Use caution near dams. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety regulations and warnings.

Disclaimer: Water release schedules and flow levels posted by Brookfield Renewable as directed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Brookfield Renewable makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied concerning the accuracy, completeness and reliability or suitability of the data and/or information contained herein for any particular purpose. While Brookfield Renewable strives to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the data and/or information contained on the website is complete, accurate, reliable and suitable, errors may occur or information may be out dated. Brookfield Renewable at any time may revise or change the data and/or information posted without any obligation to notify past, current or prospective users.

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