Holt Lock and Dam

Alabama — Tuscaloosa County — BLACK WARRIOR RIVER

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
RiverBLACK WARRIOR RIVER
Coordinates33.25405, -87.44948

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage187,400 acre-ft
Max Storage187,400 acre-ft
Surface Area3,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 22, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Other NameHolt Lake

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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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