Tugalo, a gravity dam completed in 1923, stands as a testament to Georgia's hydroelectric power generation capabilities.
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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.
Year Completed |
1923 |
Dam Length |
830 |
Dam Height |
155 |
River Or Stream |
Tallulah River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
597 |
Hydraulic Height |
155 |
Drainage Area |
464 |
Nid Storage |
43000 |
Structural Height |
155 |
Outlet Gates |
Flap - 14 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
155 |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
|
41cfs |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
|
323cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
|
135cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
243cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
|
407cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Helen
|
69cfs |
Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road