High Shoals Upper Dam
High Shoals Upper Dam is a gravity dam located in Walton County, Georgia, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About High Shoals Upper Dam
The primary purpose of High Shoals Upper Dam 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 Jason And Carol Victoria Presley (private). It impounds the Apalachee River near High Shoals.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 151 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | High Shoals |
| River/Stream | Apalachee River |
| Coordinates | 33.81750, -83.50960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 151 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Jason and Carol Victoria Presley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00843 |
| Federal ID | GA00843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |