Tussahaw Reservoir Dam
Tussahaw Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tussahaw Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Tussahaw Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Henry County Water And Sewerage Authority (local government). It impounds the Tussahaw Creek near Jenkinsburg.
The dam stands 73 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68,983 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/27/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 73 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | Jenkinsburg |
| River/Stream | Tussahaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.37667, -83.97278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68,983 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68,983 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07200 |
| Federal ID | GA07200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |