21Total Dams
3High Hazard
13Significant
Dam Safety in Chilton County, Alabama
Chilton County has 21 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 13 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Chilton County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mitchell at 106 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | High | Fair | 106 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Clanton Lake | High | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | |
| Gilbert Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Shechi Lake | Significant | Not assessed | 41 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Livingston Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 40 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Demargo Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Lightfoot Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Calfee Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 22 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Lee Brown Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1978 |
| Lake Fountain Head Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1960 |
| C C Gilbert | Significant | Not assessed | 18 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1968 |
| T J Stewart Lake | Significant | Not assessed | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Luby Gore Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 0 | Recreation | |
| Brantley Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 0 | Recreation | |
| Shelton Barkley Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 0 | Recreation | |
| Gulf States Columbiana Sw Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 0 | Recreation | |
| Harris Saunders Dam | Low | Not assessed | 41 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1974 |
| J H Oliver Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Jim Oliver | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1969 |
| Brantley Dam #2 | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1976 |
| Fisher Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1974 |