Walter F. George Lock and Dam

Alabama — Clay County

Location

StateAlabama
CountyClay
Coordinates31.62527, -85.06436

Physical Characteristics

NID Height171 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length13,585 ft
NID Storage934,400 acre-ft
Max Storage934,400 acre-ft
Surface Area45,181 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District

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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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