Rocky Mtn Dam F

Rocky Mtn Dam F is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Georgia, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Rocky Mtn Dam F

The primary purpose of Rocky Mtn Dam F 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 52 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyFloyd
Nearest CityArmuchee
River/StreamHeath Creek, Armuchee River
Coordinates34.36010, -85.30700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length405 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,260 acre-ft
Surface Area400 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerOglethorpe Power Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00840
Federal IDGA00840S003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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