Rocky Mtn Dam a is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 94 ft94 ft tall and 1,260 ft long, taller than 98% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rocky Mtn Dam a
The primary purpose of Rocky Mtn Dam a 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 94 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 604 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 04/25/2022.
At 94 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 | 34.36820, -85.27400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 94 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 604 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00839 |
| Federal ID | GA00839S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |