Upper Towaliga Reservoir Dam
Upper Towaliga Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Spalding County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Towaliga Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Towaliga Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henry County Water & Sewage Authority (local government). It impounds the Towaliga River.
The dam stands 45 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 713 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25,700 acre-feet.
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 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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 | Spalding |
| River/Stream | Towaliga River |
| Coordinates | 33.32500, -84.20472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 713 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henry County Water & Sewage Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05325 |
| Federal ID | GA05325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |