Tallulah Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyRabun
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamTallulah River
Coordinates34.73878, -83.39556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height140 ft
Dam Height140 ft
Dam Length426 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,450 acre-ft
Max Storage2,450 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,400 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area186 sq mi
Max Discharge98,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGeorgia Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00855
Federal IDGA00855
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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