J. Strom Thurmond Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | McCormick |
| Nearest City | AUGUSTA |
| River/Stream | SAVANNAH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 33.66118, -82.19966 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 200 ft |
| Dam Height | 124 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,820,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,820,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,510,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,144 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,055,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Savannah District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |