Nottely Dam
NOTTELY RIVER·
Union, Georgia·
Built 1942·
Rockfill·
197 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 197 ft (taller than 100% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 216.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,970 acres |
| Drainage Area | 214 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 189,970 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | GA29101 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 8, 2020
State Regulated: No
Ownership
TVA
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nottely Dam?
Nottely Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Nottely Dam?
Nottely Dam is owned by TVA (Federal Government).
When was Nottely Dam last inspected?
Nottely Dam was last inspected on September 8, 2020.
When was Nottely Dam built?
Nottely Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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.