Rocky Mtn Ps Upper Dam And Fused Overpump Spillway
Rocky Mtn Ps Upper Dam And Fused Overpump Spillway is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Georgia, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rocky Mtn Ps Upper Dam And Fused Overpump Spillway
The primary purpose of Rocky Mtn Ps Upper Dam And Fused Overpump Spillway 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 Oglethorpe Power Corporation (private). It impounds the Heath Creek, Armuchee River near Armuchee.
The dam stands 120 feet tall and stretches 12,895 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years 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 04/26/2022.
At 120 feet, this dam is taller than 98% 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 | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Armuchee |
| River/Stream | Heath Creek, Armuchee River |
| Coordinates | 34.35000, -85.30000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,895 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00838 |
| Federal ID | GA00838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |