Wallace Saddle Dike

Georgia — Hancock County — Oconee

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHancock
RiverOconee
Coordinates33.35762, -83.15501

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage400,000 acre-ft
Max Storage400,000 acre-ft
Surface Area19,050 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 19, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerGeorgia Power Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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