Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam

Chattahoochee· Harris, Georgia· Built 1926· Gravity· 150 ft tall
High Hazard Hydroelectric Recreation Public Utility

Physical Details

Dam Height 150 ft (taller than 99.9% in GA)
Dam Length3,786 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage183.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage183.0K acre-ft
Surface Area5,850 acres
Drainage Area4,260 sq mi
Max Discharge530,000 cfs
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDGA00830

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 17, 2022
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Georgia Power Company

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam?

Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Who owns Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam?

Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam is owned by Georgia Power Company (Public Utility).

When was Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam last inspected?

Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2022.

When was Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam built?

Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 years old.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.