Alabama Dams
2,255 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,255
High Hazard
217
9.6%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
6
Average Age
60 yrs
Hazard Classification
High217 (9.6%)
Significant443 (19.6%)
Low1,594 (70.7%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory11 (0.5%)
Fair3 (0.1%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory6 (0.3%)
Not Rated2,235 (99.1%)
Federal
44
State
53
Local
85
Private
2,049
Tallest Dams
- Lewis Smith 300 ft
- Wheeler Dam175 ft
- Walter F. George Lock and Dam171 ft
- Martin 168 ft
- R. L. Harris 163 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Lewis Smith High
- Wheeler DamHigh
- Walter F. George Lock and DamHigh
- Martin High
- R. L. Harris High
Poor Condition Dams
- Logan Martin Poor
- Cone ReservoirUnsatisfactory
- Lake TholoccoUnsatisfactory
- Buck Horn Lake Poor
- Ech LakePoor
All Dams in Alabama
Showing 1251–1275 of 2,255
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.H. Montgomery Iii No.1 Greene County | 15 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| J H Hines Chambers County | 22 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| J Friday No 2 Dam Dallas County | 30 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| J Friday No 1 Dam Dallas County | 16 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| J Friday Dam #1 Dallas County | 24 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| J Friday #2 Dallas County | 18 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jessie Forrester Houston County | 17 | 1968 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam Dale County | 18 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jerry Bates #8 Marengo County | 9 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jerry Bates #7 Marengo County | 8 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jerry Bates #6 Marengo County | 8 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jerry Bates #5 Marengo County | 9 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jerry Bates #4 Marengo County | 10 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jerry Adams Covington County | 14 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jenkins No 3 Etowah County | 12 | 1939 | High | Not Rated |
| Jenkins No 2 Etowah County | 19 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jenkins No 1 Etowah County | 10 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jefferson Memorial Gardens Jefferson County | 17 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jeff Beard Chambers County | 21 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| J D Phillips Lake Dam Clarke County | 22 | 1975 | Significant | Not Rated |
| J.B.Thomas Dam Hale County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| J.B. Converse Reservoir Dam Mobile County | 75 | 1952 | High | Not Rated |
| J B Acker Tuscaloosa County | 24 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jaycee Partlow Dam Number Two Tuscaloosa County | 11 | 1937 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Jaycee Partlow Dam Number One Tuscaloosa County | 12 | 1937 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.