Tallassee Shoals

Georgia — Jackson County — Middle Oconee River

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyJackson
RiverMiddle Oconee River
Coordinates33.99153, -83.50234

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOglethorpe Power Corporation
Other NameHarrison Dam

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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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