Rocky Mtn Dam G
Rocky Mtn Dam G 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 G
The primary purpose of Rocky Mtn Dam G 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 47 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,500 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 04/27/2022.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Armuchee |
| River/Stream | Heath Creek, Armuchee River |
| Coordinates | 34.34070, -85.32390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00841 |
| Federal ID | GA00841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |