West Point Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyTroup
Nearest CityWEST POINT
River/StreamCHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
Coordinates32.91845, -85.18807

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height132 ft
Dam Height121 ft
Dam Length7,250 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage940,000 acre-ft
Max Storage940,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage605,000 acre-ft
Surface Area25,864 acres
Drainage Area3,440 sq mi
Max Discharge427,300 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00820
Federal IDGA00820
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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