Oliver Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Oliver Dam

Location: Muscogee, Georgia
Coordinates: 32.51555, -84.999565
River: Chattahoochee River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity
Commissioned: 1959
Dam Height: 69 ft (21 m)
Dam Length: 2,021 ft (616 m)
Dam Capacity: 32,000 acre-ft (39,471 Ml)

Oliver Dam Map

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Oliver Dam Information

Oliver Dam is a gravity dam located in Columbus, Phenix City, Muscogee, Georgia.

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

The dam was designed by GEORGIA POWER COMPANY/SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES and commissioned in 1959 and is currently owned by Georgia Power Company.

Oliver Dam Structure

The Oliver Dam is approximately 2,021 feet (616 m) long, 69 feet (21 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Oliver Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 32,000 acre-ft (39,471 Ml) and maximum capacity of 32,000 acre-ft (39,471 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,280 acres (923 ha) and the total catchment area is 4,670 square miles (12,095 square kilometres).

Oliver Dam Spillway

The dam has a 1324 feet (404 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 720000 cubic feet per second (20388 cubic metres per second).

Oliver Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Oliver Dam
Muscogee, 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) 69 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,021 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 32,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 4,670 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Oliver Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Oliver Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:10
Sunrise 07:20
Sunset 18:27
Temperature (°F) 40
Feels Like (°F) 40
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1024
Humidity (%) 71
Wind Speed (mph) 0
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Oliver Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 31 54 44 1025 34 11 27 NNW 0 - clear sky
Tue 37 56 48 1024 34 4 6 NNE 0 - overcast clouds
Wed 39 50 45 1021 86 10 22 NNW 100 5 moderate rain
Thu 27 45 33 1027 30 14 29 NNW 0 - clear sky
Fri 27 50 47 1032 28 8 18 N 0 - scattered clouds
Sat 36 55 51 1029 31 6 10 ESE 0 - broken clouds
Sun 41 52 50 1022 59 9 16 N 100 1 light rain
Mon 40 62 54 1017 54 7 17 NW 0 - broken clouds

Oliver Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Oliver Dam?

Oliver Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Oliver Dam?

Oliver Dam is in Muscogee County.

How high is the Oliver Dam?

Oliver Dam is 69 feet high.

How long is the Oliver Dam?

Oliver Dam is 2,021 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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