J. Strom Thurmond Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyMcCormick
Nearest CityAUGUSTA
River/StreamSAVANNAH RIVER
Coordinates33.66118, -82.19966

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height200 ft
Dam Height124 ft
Dam Length5,680 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,820,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,820,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,510,000 acre-ft
Surface Area71,000 acres
Drainage Area6,144 sq mi
Max Discharge1,055,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUSACE - Savannah District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA01701
Federal IDGA01701
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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