Guntersville Dam

Alabama — Marshall County

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarshall
Coordinates34.42367, -86.39222

Physical Characteristics

NID Height94 ft
Dam Height78 ft
Dam Length3,979 ft
NID Storage1,048,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,048,700 acre-ft
Surface Area66,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1.25

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTVA

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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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