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 1076–1100 of 1,594
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands Lake Jefferson County | 20 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| Norton Dam Cherokee County | 21 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| Notasulga City Lake Macon County | 35 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Nunally Calhoun County | 15 | 1948 | Low | Not Rated |
| Nutson No 1 Montgomery County | 21 | 1945 | Low | Not Rated |
| Nutson No 2 Montgomery County | 11 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| Nutson No 3 Montgomery County | 22 | 1947 | Low | Not Rated |
| Oak Grove Mine Lake Jefferson County | 29 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Odom No.1 Greene County | 15 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Odom No.2 Greene County | 15 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Odom No.3 Greene County | 14 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Odums Mill Dam Walker County | 12 | 1850 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ogletree No 2 Lee County | 18 | 1916 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ogletree Outing Club Lee County | 18 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 Bullock County | 24 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 24 Bullock County | 36 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 25 Bullock County | 32 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 26 Bullock County | 35 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 28 Bullock County | 21 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 29 Bullock County | 24 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 31 Bullock County | 20 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 37 Bullock County | 20 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Opine Timber Company Dam Clarke County | 20 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Orr S Lake Dam Pickens County | 25 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Osborne Tallapoosa County | 15 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.