Tugalo, a gravity dam completed in 1923, stands as a testament to Georgia's hydroelectric power generation capabilities. Located in the Tallulah River in Habersham County, the dam has a structural height of 155 feet and a length of 830 feet, providing a storage capacity of 43,000 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation, Tugalo also serves recreational and fish and wildlife pond purposes.

Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Tugalo Dam has a controlled spillway width of 357 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 97,000 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is rated as high, with a very high risk assessment score of 1. While the condition assessment is not available, the emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in December 2020, ensuring preparedness for any potential emergencies.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Madison SC, Tugalo Dam stands as a historic landmark in Georgia's water resource management infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact the region, the importance of maintaining and monitoring this vital hydroelectric facility for both energy production and environmental conservation cannot be overstated.