John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam

Alabama — Tuscaloosa County

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Coordinates33.45840, -87.35636

Physical Characteristics

NID Height111 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,310 ft
NID Storage296,000 acre-ft
Max Storage296,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,245 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeNavigation
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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