Carters Re-Regulation Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Carters Re-Regulation Dam

Location: Murray, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.603139, -84.6935837
River: Coosawattee River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Rockfill Earth Gravity
Commissioned: 1974
Dam Height: 52 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 3,350 ft (1,021 m)
Dam Capacity: 19,000 acre-ft (23,436 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Carters Re-Regulation Dam Information

Carters Re-Regulation Dam is a rockfill earth gravity dam located about 1 miles from Carters, Murray, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Coosawattee River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by CESAM and commissioned in 1974 and is currently owned by USACE – Mobile District.

Carters Re-Regulation Dam Structure

The Carters Re-Regulation Dam is approximately 3,350 feet (1,021 m) long, 52 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 792,650 cubic yards (606,025 cubic metres).

Carters Re-Regulation Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 16,290 acre-ft (20,093 Ml) and maximum capacity of 19,000 acre-ft (23,436 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 870 acres (352 ha) and the total catchment area is 520 square miles (1,347 square kilometres).

Carters Re-Regulation Dam Spillway

The dam has a 168 feet (51 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 87400 cubic feet per second (2475 cubic metres per second).

Carters Re-Regulation Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Carters Re-Regulation Dam
Murray, Georgia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 52 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,350 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 19,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 520 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Carters Re-Regulation Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Carters Re-Regulation Dam?

Carters Re-Regulation Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Carters Re-Regulation Dam?

Carters Re-Regulation Dam is in Murray County.

How high is the Carters Re-Regulation Dam?

Carters Re-Regulation Dam is 52 feet high.

How long is the Carters Re-Regulation Dam?

Carters Re-Regulation Dam is 3,350 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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