Guntersville Dam - Guntersville Backwater Dike
Alabama — Marshall County — TENNESSEE RIVER
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| River | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.34672, -86.29572 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,585 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 14, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | Guntersville Lake |
Location Map
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.