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 401–425 of 1,594
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donahoo Talladega County | 28 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Donaldson Lake Dam Covington County | 22 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Don Drennen Dam Number 1 Greene County | 18 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Don Drennen Dam Number 2 Greene County | 25 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Donner Calhoun County | 16 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Donnie Wedgeworth #1 Hale County | 19 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Donnie Wedgeworth #2 Hale County | 12 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Donnie Wedgeworth #3 Hale County | 12 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Donnie Wedgeworth #5 Perry County | 12 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr Bill Cauthen Montgomery County | 18 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| D R Dunlap Estate Dam Clarke County | 15 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr James Bruce Lee County | 50 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr James Bruce No 2 Lee County | 45 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr James Bruce No 3 Lee County | 35 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr James Bruce No 4 Lee County | 26 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr John Kimbrough Montgomery County | 16 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr Lamb # 1 Hale County | 16 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr Max Mccord Jr Lake Dam Marengo County | 24 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr. Patton S Lake Blount County | 30 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr. Patton@S Lake Blount County | 30 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr. Pattons Lower Lake Dam Blount County | 35 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr Robert Lamb #1 Hale County | 17 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr Robert Lamb #2 Hale County | 17 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Drury Garris No. 1 Hale County | 17 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dr Vincent Best Dam Washington County | 24 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.