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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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Armuchee |
| River/Stream | Heath Creek, Armuchee River |
| Coordinates | 34.36010, -85.30700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00840 |
| Federal ID | GA00840S003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |