Tugalo
Tallulah River·
Habersham, Georgia·
Built 1923·
Gravity·
155 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 155 ft (taller than 99.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 43.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 597 acres |
| Drainage Area | 464 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00844 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 14, 2022
State Regulated: No
Ownership
Georgia Power Company
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Tugalo?
Tugalo is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Tugalo?
Tugalo is owned by Georgia Power Company (Public Utility).
When was Tugalo last inspected?
Tugalo was last inspected on February 14, 2022.
When was Tugalo built?
Tugalo was completed in 1923, making it 103 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.