Yates
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Nearest City | Tallassee |
| River/Stream | Tallapoosa River |
| Coordinates | 32.57424, -85.88964 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,261 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 326,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Alabama Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |