Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Plant

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The upper reservoir of the Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Plant, located in Floyd County, holds water to be released into a powerhouse that generates electricity. The plant is jointly owned by Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Georgia Power Company.

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Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Plant

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