Howell Heflin Lock and Dam
Alabama — Greene County — TOMBIGBEE
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| River | TOMBIGBEE |
| Coordinates | 32.84873, -88.15656 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 816 ft |
| NID Storage | 58,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Other Name | Gainesville 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.