The Savannah River Site is a U.S. Department of Energy reservation in the United States, located in the state of South Carolina on land in Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties adjacent to the Savannah River. It lies 25 miles southeast of Augusta, Geor…
The Savannah River Site is a U.S. Department of Energy reservation in the United States, located in the state of South Carolina on land in Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties adjacent to the Savannah River. It lies 25 miles southeast of Augusta, Georgia. The site was built during the 1950s to refine nuclear materials for deployment in nuclear weapons. It covers 310 square miles and employs more than 10,000 people.
Owner: Government of the United States
Built: 1951
Area: 310 sq mi (800 km²)
Operator: United States Department of Energy
Controlled by: National Nuclear Security Administration
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