Overview
The Flood Control Act of 1941 and the Flood Control Act 1944 authorized the construction Allatoona Dam, but World War II delayed the start of work. Construction began in 1946, and reservoir started to fill in during December 1949, eventually flooding the town of Allatoona. In January 1950, the dam and power station were operation in January 1950. Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates the dam.
Quick Facts
- Status
- Existing
- Locality or neighborhood
- Cartersville
- State or province
- Georgia
- Postal code
- 30121
