Lloyd Shoals Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Lloyd Shoals Dam

Location: Jasper, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.3207, -83.8414
River: Ocmulgee River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1911
Dam Height: 100 ft (30 m)
Dam Length: 1,600 ft (488 m)
Dam Capacity: 107,000 acre-ft (131,982 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Lloyd Shoals Dam Information

Lloyd Shoals Dam is a gravity earth dam located about 19 miles from Juliette, Jasper, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Ocmulgee River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by J. G. WHITE ENGINEERING COMPANY, NEW YORK, NEW YORK and commissioned in 1911 and is currently owned by Georgia Power Company.

Lloyd Shoals Dam Structure

The Lloyd Shoals Dam is approximately 1,600 feet (488 m) long, 100 feet (30 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lloyd Shoals Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 97,000 acre-ft (119,648 Ml) and maximum capacity of 107,000 acre-ft (131,982 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,500 acres (1,821 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,400 square miles (3,626 square kilometres).

Lloyd Shoals Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 324000 cubic feet per second (9175 cubic metres per second).

Lloyd Shoals Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lloyd Shoals Dam
Jasper, 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) 100 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,600 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 107,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1,400 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lloyd Shoals Dam Weather

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Lloyd Shoals Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lloyd Shoals Dam?

Lloyd Shoals Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Lloyd Shoals Dam?

Lloyd Shoals Dam is in Jasper County.

How high is the Lloyd Shoals Dam?

Lloyd Shoals Dam is 100 feet high.

How long is the Lloyd Shoals Dam?

Lloyd Shoals Dam is 1,600 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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