Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam

Location: Floyd, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.369318, -85.26896
River: Heath Creek, Armuchee River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Concrete Earth
Commissioned: 1993
Dam Height: 80 ft (24 m)
Dam Length: 942 ft (287 m)
Dam Capacity: 23,500 acre-ft (28,987 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam Information

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is a gravity concrete earth dam located about 7 miles from Armuchee, Floyd, Georgia.

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

The dam was designed by HARZA ENGINEERING and commissioned in 1993 and is currently owned by Oglethorpe Power Corporation.

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam Structure

The Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is approximately 942 feet (287 m) long, 80 feet (24 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 19,880 acre-ft (24,522 Ml) and maximum capacity of 23,500 acre-ft (28,987 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 604 acres (244 ha) and the total catchment area is 26 square miles (67 square kilometres).

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 24940 cubic feet per second (706 cubic metres per second).

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam
Floyd, 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) 80 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 942 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 23,500 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 26 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam?

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam?

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is in Floyd County.

How high is the Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam?

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is 80 feet high.

How long is the Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam?

Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is 942 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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