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 1726–1750 of 2,255
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demargo Lake Dam Chilton County | 35 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Dekalb County Public Lake Dam DeKalb County | 48 | 1967 | High | Not Rated |
| Deep South Girl Scouts Lake Baldwin County | 30 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deep South Russell County | 15 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Debuys Lake Dam Shelby County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson Pond #3 Dallas County | 14 | 1997 | High | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson Pond #21 Dallas County | 7 | 1997 | High | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson Pond #20 Dallas County | 11 | 1997 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson #5 Dallas County | 13 | 1990 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson #4 Dallas County | 12 | 1990 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson #14 Dallas County | 12 | 1994 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson #13 Dallas County | 13 | 1994 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dean Wilson #10 Dallas County | 13 | 1992 | Low | Not Rated |
| D.Crawford Perry County | 12 | 1991 | Low | Not Rated |
| D C Bevel Dam Perry County | 30 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dawson Day Chambers County | 21 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dawes Lake Mobile County | 20 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Davis Pilot Mobile County | 28 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Davis No 5 Montgomery County | 18 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Davis No 4 Montgomery County | 21 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Davis No 3 Montgomery County | 26 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Davis No 2 Montgomery County | 21 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Davis No 1 Montgomery County | 12 | 1948 | Low | Not Rated |
| Davis Lake Dam Number Two Shelby County | 30 | 1961 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Davis Brothers Hale County | 17 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.