Canyon Lake Dam

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (near COTTONDALE)

River/Stream: BEE BRANCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
375 ft
Reservoir Storage
155 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,465 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL01133
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
33.19400, -87.42592
Age
76 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.