Buford Dam
Buford Dam is a dam in Buford, Georgia which is located at the southern end of Lake Lanier, a reservoir formed by the construction of the dam in 1956. The dam itself is managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
| Buford Dam | |
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Location of Buford Dam in Georgia Buford Dam (the United States) | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Buford, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34°09′37″N 84°04′26″W |
| Purpose | Multi-purpose |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | March 1, 1950 |
| Opening date | October 9, 1957 |
| Operator(s) | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Impounds | Chattahoochee River |
| Height (thalweg) | 192 ft (59 m) |
| Length | 1,630 ft (500 m) |
| Width (crest) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Width (base) | 1,000 ft (300 m) |
| Spillways | 1 |
| Spillway type | Uncontrolled chute |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Lanier |
| Commission date | 1958 |
| Annual generation | 250 GWh |
The dam is made of earth and concrete, supplemented by three saddle dikes, and was built to provide a water source for the Atlanta area, power homes, and prevent flooding of the Chattahoochee River.
Electricity from the dam is marketed by the Southeastern Power Administration.
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