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 1376–1400 of 2,255
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Parker Lake Dam No 1 Dale County | 23 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Marvin Parker Lake Dam No 2 Dale County | 12 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mary Ann Drake Madison County | 8 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mary Gihvan Hale County | 17 | 1990 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mary Lake Talladega County | 29 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mastersom Mill Lake Lawrence County | 47 | 1967 | High | Not Rated |
| Matthews Russell County | 16 | 1960 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Maubila Boy Scout Lake Dam Clarke County | 24 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Maxine Tailings Pond Jefferson County | — | — | High | Not Rated |
| Maytag Lake No 1 Bullock County | 20 | 1930 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Maytag No 2 Bullock County | 14 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcbride Montgomery County | 10 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccain Randolph County | 28 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mc Calla Lake Jefferson County | 20 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mc Calls Lake Dam Barbour County | 22 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclean Lake Dam Bullock County | 18 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclurkin Dam Wilcox County | 15 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclurkin No 2 Montgomery County | 11 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclurkin No 3 Montgomery County | 15 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccrary Clay County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccullars No 1 Calhoun County | 20 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccullars No 2 Calhoun County | 18 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcdavid Lake Dam Shelby County | 24 | 1952 | Significant | Not Rated |
| M C Farmer Mobile County | 15 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcgee Dam Lamar County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.