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The Hartwell Powerplant is a "peaking powerplant" - this means that power is not constantly generated. Instead, power is generated at times when electricity is in the greatest demand.

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Hartwell, GA 30643-5259

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Hartwell Dam & Lake 50th Anniversary

It was April 27, 1962 when the Hartwell Power Plant generated and put on-line the first electricity from the new hydroelectric facility. To commemorate this historic event, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District is partnering with Hartwell community groups and stakeholders to plan special activities throughout the 2012 year.

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Anniversary News

50 years later, Hartwell Dam stands out for engineering feats - Independent Mail, 04/28/2012

Happy birthday, Hartwell Lake - Independent Mail, 04/28/2012

Hartwell celebration reflects on need to improve infrastructure - Independent Mail, 04/27/2012

Fishing contest marks Hartwell Lake's 50th anniversary - Independent Mail, 04/26/2012

Corps commemorates Hartwell 50th Anniversary with fish tagging - News Release, 04/26/2012

Media invited to Hartwell 50th Anniversary Ceremony April 27 - News Release, 04/23/2012

Hartwell Dam Fishing Pier and Georgia River Recreation Area to close temporarily April 26-27 - News Release, 04/23/2012

Student art contest to mark Hartwell's 50th - Anderson Independent Mail, 02/19/2012

Traveling Hartwell Lake exhibit to launch on dam's 50th - Anderson Independent Mail, 09/09/2012

Corps to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Hartwell Dam - DVIDS News, 01/12/2012

Hartwell alliance seeks artifacts for historical exhibit - Anderson Independent Mail, 12/22/2011

Hartwell Lake approaches its 50th birthday - Anderson Independent Mail, 09/12/2011

Corps commemorates Hartwell 50th Anniversary with fish tagging - News Release, 04/26/2012

Media invited to Hartwell 50th Anniversary Ceremony April 27 - News Release, 04/23/2012

Hartwell Dam Fishing Pier and Georgia River Recreation Area to close temporarily April 26-27 – News Release, 04/232012

Student art contest to mark Hartwell's 50th - Anderson Independent Mail, 02/19/2012

Traveling Hartwell Lake exhibit to launch on dam's 50th – Anderson Independent Mail, 09/09/2012

Corps to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Hartwell Dam – DVIDS News, 01/12/2012

Hartwell alliance seeks artifacts for historical exhibit – Anderson Independent Mail, 12/22/2011

Hartwell Lake approaches its 50th birthday – Anderson Independent Mail, 09/12/2011

Anniversary Events

April 21 - Hartwell Dam Historical Program, Anderson County Museum, hosted by author David Coughlin

April 27 – Commemoration Ceremony, invitees only. Hartwell Dam and Power Plant.

May 1 – Fish Tagging and Release

May 5 – Annual "Best Dam Run" – Hartwell Dam

June 30 – Pre–4th Fireworks Show, Big Oaks Recreation Area

September 22 – National Public Lands Day

Community Partners

Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance

Lake Hartwell Association

Southeastern Power Administration

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