Lewis Smith

Walker County, Alabama (near Sipsey)

River/Stream: Sipsey Fork, Warrior River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
300 ft
Dam Length
2,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,670,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
317,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-23

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL01420
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
33.94214, -87.10650
Age
65 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.