Augusta Diversion Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyColumbia
Nearest CityAugusta
River/StreamSavannah River
Coordinates33.55430, -82.03780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,670 ft
Year Completed1857 (169 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,520 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,520 acre-ft
Surface Area190 acres
Drainage Area7,173 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Augusta, Georgia
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/03/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00174
Federal IDGA00174
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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