Tugalo

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHabersham
Nearest CityMadison SC
River/StreamTallulah River
Coordinates34.71399, -83.35217

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height155 ft
Dam Height155 ft
Dam Length830 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage43,000 acre-ft
Max Storage43,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage43,000 acre-ft
Surface Area597 acres
Drainage Area464 sq mi
Max Discharge97,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGeorgia Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00844
Federal IDGA00844
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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