Lewis Smith

Alabama, Walker County, Sipsey Fork, Warrior River

Location

StateAlabama
CountyWalker
RiverSipsey Fork, Warrior River
Coordinates33.94214, -87.10650

Physical Characteristics

NID Height300 ft
Dam Height300 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
NID Storage1,670,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,670,600 acre-ft
Surface Area21,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAlabama Power Company
Other NameLewis Smith

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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