J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About J. Strom Thurmond Dam

Location: McCormick, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.661179, -82.199657
River: Savannah River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Earth Gravity
Commissioned: 1954
Dam Height: 124 ft (38 m)
Dam Length: 5,680 ft (1,731 m)
Dam Capacity: 3,820,000 acre-ft (4,711,894 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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J. Strom Thurmond Dam Information

J. Strom Thurmond Dam is a concrete earth gravity dam located about 22 miles from Augusta, McCormick, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Savannah River, was primarily built for hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Water Supply and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by CESAS and commissioned in 1954 and is currently owned by USACE – Savannah District.

J. Strom Thurmond Dam Structure

The J. Strom Thurmond Dam is approximately 5,680 feet (1,731 m) long, 124 feet (38 m) high and has a structural volume of 4,550,000 cubic yards (3,478,725 cubic metres).

J. Strom Thurmond Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 2,510,000 acre-ft (3,096,035 Ml) and maximum capacity of 3,820,000 acre-ft (4,711,894 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 71,000 acres (28,733 ha) and the total catchment area is 6,144 square miles (15,913 square kilometres).

J. Strom Thurmond Dam Spillway

The dam has a 920 feet (280 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1055000 cubic feet per second (29874 cubic metres per second).

J. Strom Thurmond Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

J. Strom Thurmond Dam
McCormick, 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) 124 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 5,680 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 3,820,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 6,144 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

J. Strom Thurmond Dam Weather

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J. Strom Thurmond Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the J. Strom Thurmond Dam?

J. Strom Thurmond Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the J. Strom Thurmond Dam?

J. Strom Thurmond Dam is in McCormick County.

How high is the J. Strom Thurmond Dam?

J. Strom Thurmond Dam is 124 feet high.

How long is the J. Strom Thurmond Dam?

J. Strom Thurmond Dam is 5,680 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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