Carters Main Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | CARTERS |
| River/Stream | COOSAWATTEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.61333, -84.67029 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 464 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 472,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 383,565 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 373 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,375 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |