Richard B. Russell Dam
Richard B. Russell Dam, Hydroelectric power station at Savannah River border, United States.
The Richard B. Russell Dam spans 1,904 feet across the Savannah River, rising 210 feet above the riverbed with eight generators producing 600 megawatts of power.
Construction of the dam started in 1974 under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, following the authorization from the Flood Control Act of 1966.
The Executive Order 11593 mandated archaeological investigations in the project area, leading to documentation of 28 building complexes and 8 engineering structures.
The dam operates as both a conventional and pumped-storage facility, generating electricity during peak hours and pumping water back during low demand periods.
Four reversible turbines pump water from Lake Thurmond into Lake Russell during off-peak hours when electricity costs are lower.
Location: South Carolina
Location: Elbert County
Inception: 1974
Elevation above the sea: 144.8 m
GPS coordinates: 34.02500,-82.59420
Latest update: April 1, 2025 17:48
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