Carters Main Dam

Murray County, Georgia (near CARTERS)

River/Stream: COOSAWATTEE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
464 ft
Dam Length
1,950 ft
Reservoir Storage
472,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
18,375 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-05-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
GA00821
State
Georgia (GA)
Coordinates
34.61333, -84.67029
Age
52 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.