Hartwell Dam
SAVANNAH RIVER·
Hart, Georgia·
Built 1962·
Concrete·
155 ft tall
High Hazard
Hydroelectric
Other
Fish And Wildlife Pond
Recreation
Water Supply
Flood Risk Reduction
Federal Government
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 155 ft (taller than 99.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 17,852 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 3.4M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6M acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55,950 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,088 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 565,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01702 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 6, 2022
State Regulated: No
Ownership
USACE - Savannah District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hartwell Dam?
Hartwell Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Hartwell Dam?
Hartwell Dam is owned by USACE - Savannah District (Federal Government).
When was Hartwell Dam last inspected?
Hartwell Dam was last inspected on April 6, 2022.
When was Hartwell Dam built?
Hartwell Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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.