Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHarris
Nearest CityColumbus
River/StreamChattahoochee
Coordinates32.66300, -85.09080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length3,786 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage183,000 acre-ft
Max Storage183,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage183,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,850 acres
Drainage Area4,260 sq mi
Max Discharge530,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGeorgia Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00830
Federal IDGA00830
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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