Tallassee Shoals
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Athens |
| River/Stream | Middle Oconee River |
| Coordinates | 33.99153, -83.50234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |