Morgan Falls
Morgan Falls is a gravity dam located in Cobb County, Georgia, built in 1903. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morgan Falls
The primary purpose of Morgan Falls 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 Chattahoochee near Sandy Springs.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 895 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 750 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,340 square miles. Completed in 1903, 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 08/03/2022.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% 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 | Cobb |
| Nearest City | Sandy Springs |
| River/Stream | Chattahoochee |
| Coordinates | 33.96810, -84.38410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 895.8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 161,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Georgia Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00842 |
| Federal ID | GA00842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |