Richard B. Russell Dam - Saddle Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Abbeville |
| Nearest City | CALHOUN FALLS |
| River/Stream | Savannah River |
| Coordinates | 34.02383, -82.58370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,488,166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,488,166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,026,200 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Savannah District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |