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 26–50 of 2,255
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Can Company Dam Sumter County | 9 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Amos Bailey Dam Hale County | 20 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Dam Covington County | 24 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Lake Dam Washington County | 15 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| A N Ingram Henry County | 28 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Annie T Gregory Lake Dam Elmore County | 26 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ann Jordan Lake Coosa County | 32 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ann Upchurch #2 Autauga County | 16 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anthony Dam Covington County | 24 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Antioch Dam Limestone County | 20 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Aqua Farm No. 4 Hale County | 14 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Aqua Farm No. 5 Hale County | 14 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Archie Sims Pond 3 Marengo County | 18 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Arrington No 1 Montgomery County | 22 | 1948 | Low | Not Rated |
| Arrington No. 1 Dam Cherokee County | 16 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Arrington No 2 Montgomery County | 20 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Arrington No. 2 Dam Cherokee County | 30 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Asbury Russell County | 23 | 1950 | High | Not Rated |
| Ash Disposal Pond Dam Etowah County | 16 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Aubrey Barton Perry County | 9 | 1997 | Low | Not Rated |
| Auburn Farm Pond No 1 Lee County | 13 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| Auburn Farm Pond No S-3 Lee County | 20 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| Auburn Farm Pond No S-6 Lee County | 18 | 1947 | Low | Not Rated |
| Auburn Farm Pond No S-8 Lee County | 12 | 1947 | Low | Not Rated |
| Auburn Farm Pond S-14 Lee County | 15 | 1948 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.