Juliette Power Dam, located on the Ocmulgee River in Monroe, Georgia, is a concrete buttress dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1275 feet.
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Built in 1921 by C.F. Howe, this private-owned structure serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a storage capacity of 522 acre-feet and a surface area of 95 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam, managed by private owners, does not fall under state regulation but undergoes periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although last inspected in 2008, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every five years, the condition assessment remains unrated. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are currently unspecified, indicating potential areas for improvement in terms of preparedness in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Juliette Power Dam stands as both a recreational spot and a historical landmark, reflecting early 20th-century engineering and design. Its modest size and low hazard potential make it an interesting case study in dam safety and risk management, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure continued public safety and environmental protection along the Ocmulgee River.
Year Completed |
1921 |
Dam Length |
1275 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
OCMULGEE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
95 |
Nid Storage |
522 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
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1600cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
121cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Dames Ferry County Park
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Gladesville Campground
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Rush Creek Campground
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Indian Springs State Park
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