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 1176–1200 of 2,255
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hargis Dam Shelby County | 23 | 1955 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lake Harris Dam Tuscaloosa County | 58 | 1929 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lake Helen Coffee County | 22 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lake In The Woods Jefferson County | 40 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lake Jamie Dam Perry County | 19 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lake Judson Dam Tuscaloosa County | 21 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lake Jules Jefferson County | 23 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms 12 Acre Lake Dam Dallas County | 8 | 1971 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Eight Perry County | 18 | 1953 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Eighteen Perry County | 14 | 1977 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Eleven Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Fifteen Perry County | 18 | 1977 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five Perry County | 16 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Four Perry County | 13 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Fourteen Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Nine Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Nineteen Perry County | 23 | 1977 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number One Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Seven Perry County | 15 | 1952 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Seventeen Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Six Perry County | 14 | 1952 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Sixteen Perry County | 15 | 1977 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Ten Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Thirteen Perry County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lakeland Farms Dam Number Three Perry County | 19 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.