Flint River
Flint River is a gravity dam located in Dougherty County, Georgia, built in 1921. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Flint River
The primary purpose of Flint River is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Georgia Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Flint near Albany.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 3,497 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,310 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2022.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dougherty |
| Nearest City | Albany |
| River/Stream | Flint |
| Coordinates | 31.60260, -84.13700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,497 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Georgia Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00835 |
| Federal ID | GA00835 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |