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 1901–1925 of 2,255
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Lake Dam Tuscaloosa County | 27 | 1955 | High | Not Rated |
| Springhill Lake Dam #2 Tuscaloosa County | 13 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Spring Valley Ponds Blount County | 12 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Springville Estate St. Clair County | 25 | 1956 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Springville Sportsmans St. Clair County | 30 | 1961 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Stacey Lake Dam Baldwin County | 15 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Stallings Montgomery County | 12 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Stallworth Dam Marengo County | 24 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Stallworth Dam Washington County | 19 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #1 Hale County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #10 Greene County | 16 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #11 Greene County | 20 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #12 Hale County | 20 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #13 Hale County | 17 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #14 Hale County | 12 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #15 Hale County | 15 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #16 Hale County | 12 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #2 Hale County | 17 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #3 Hale County | 17 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #4 Hale County | 17 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #5 Hale County | 18 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #6 Hale County | 18 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #7 Hale County | 18 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #8 Hale County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| State Cattle Ranch #9 Hale County | 17 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.