Riverview Main Dam, located in Valley, Alabama, along the Chattahoochee River, is a historic structure completed in 1906 and owned by a public utility.
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This masonry dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet, serving primarily for hydroelectric power generation and recreation purposes. With a storage capacity of 215 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 21,000 cubic feet per second, the dam covers a surface area of 23.5 acres and drains a watershed area of 3,660 square miles.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Riverview Main Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and has a low hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, but it undergoes inspections every three years. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and functional aspects of Riverview Main Dam as an essential part of Georgia's hydroelectric infrastructure along the Chattahoochee River.
Year Completed |
1906 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
Chattahoochee |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
23.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
3660 |
Nid Storage |
215 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Blanton Creek Park
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R Shaefer Heard
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Burnt Village
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