Tallassee Shoals
Key Takeaway
Tallassee Shoals is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00845 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tallassee Shoals?
Tallassee Shoals is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tallassee Shoals?
Tallassee Shoals is owned by Oglethorpe Power Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallassee Shoals built?
Tallassee Shoals was completed in 1986, making it 40 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Tallassee Shoals?
Tallassee Shoals serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tallassee Shoals?
Tallassee Shoals has a dam height of 37 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Tallassee Shoals last inspected?
Tallassee Shoals was last inspected on March 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.