Yonah

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
Nearest CityMadison
River/StreamTugalo River
Coordinates34.68206, -83.34178

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height92 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length980 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,200 acre-ft
Max Storage10,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,200 acre-ft
Surface Area325 acres
Drainage Area470 sq mi
Max Discharge106,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGeorgia Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00874
Federal IDGA00874
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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