Nottely Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Nottely Dam

Location: Union, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.958235, -84.088319
River: Nottely River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Rockfill Earth
Commissioned: 1942
Dam Height: 197 ft (60 m)
Dam Length: 2,300 ft (701 m)
Dam Capacity: 216,147 acre-ft (266,613 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Nottely Dam Information

Nottely Dam is a rockfill earth dam located about 11 miles from Blairsville, Union, Georgia.

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

The dam was designed by TVA and commissioned in 1942 and is currently owned by TVA.

Nottely Dam Structure

The Nottely Dam is approximately 2,300 feet (701 m) long, 197 feet (60 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,573,600 cubic yards (1,203,104 cubic metres).

Nottely Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 174,300 acre-ft (214,996 Ml) and maximum capacity of 216,147 acre-ft (266,613 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,970 acres (1,607 ha) and the total catchment area is 214 square miles (554 square kilometres).

Nottely Dam Spillway

The dam has a 325 feet (99 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 189970 cubic feet per second (5379 cubic metres per second).

Nottely Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Nottely Dam
Union, 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) 197 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,300 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 216,147 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 214 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Nottely Dam Weather

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Nottely Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Nottely Dam?

Nottely Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Nottely Dam?

Nottely Dam is in Union County.

How high is the Nottely Dam?

Nottely Dam is 197 feet high.

How long is the Nottely Dam?

Nottely Dam is 2,300 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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