West Point Dam

Georgia — Troup County — CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyTroup
RiverCHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
Coordinates32.91845, -85.18807

Physical Characteristics

NID Height132 ft
Dam Height121 ft
Dam Length7,250 ft
NID Storage940,000 acre-ft
Max Storage940,000 acre-ft
Surface Area25,864 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Other NameWest Point Lake

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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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