Richard B. Russell Dam
Georgia — Elbert County
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Coordinates | 34.02531, -82.59435 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 195 ft |
| Dam Height | 136 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,524 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,488,166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,488,166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26,653 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1986 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | USACE - Savannah District |
Location Map
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.