Lake Tugalo
| Industry | Energy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Hydroelectric power |
Lake Tugalo is a reservoir featuring extensive shoreline situated in the northeastern region of Georgia, specifically within Habersham and Rabun counties, and extends partially into Oconee County, South Carolina, encompassing the westernmost point of South Carolina. It ranks as the fifth reservoir in a sequence of six hydroelectric lakes managed by Georgia Power along the original path of the Tallulah River. This chain begins upstream at Lake Burton, followed sequentially by Lake Seed, Lake Rabun, Lake Tallulah Falls, Lake Tugalo, and concludes with Lake Yonah. The Tallulah River supplies water to Lake Tugalo’s western arm, while the eastern arm is fed by the Chattooga River. According to Georgia Power, the reservoir reaches full pool at a surface elevation of .
The creation of Lake Tugalo commenced in 1923 with the construction of the Tugalo Dam, a gravity dam composed of concrete and masonry, standing tall and extending across . The adjoining Tugalo Hydroelectric Plant has an energy production capacity of 45 megawatts, playing a role in the regional electricity network operated by Georgia Power.