Blue Ridge Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyFannin
Nearest CityCOPPERHILL
River/StreamTOCCOA RIVER
Coordinates34.88288, -84.28042

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height183 ft
Dam Height175 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage228,045 acre-ft
Max Storage228,045 acre-ft
Normal Storage182,436 acre-ft
Surface Area3,220 acres
Drainage Area232 sq mi
Max Discharge100,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA11101
Federal IDGA11101
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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