Dams in Covington County, Alabama
20Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Covington County, Alabama
Covington County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Covington County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Point A at 56 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point A | High | Satisfactory | 56 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Gantt | High | Fair | 44 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| A K Lord | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1977 |
| A K Lord | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1978 |
| Anderson Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1981 |
| Anthony Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1980 |
| Donaldson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Danley Estates Lake | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1957 |
| Charles Woodham Lake | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Charles Gibeaut Lake | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| H C Huggins | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1955 |
| James Cravey | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Irrigation | 1962 |
| Harold Wise Lake | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1978 |
| Jerry Adams | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Irrigation | 1958 |
| Billy Carter | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |
| Harold Wise | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1966 |
| Clifton Maddox | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |
| Clifton Maddox | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |
| Robert Brantley | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |
| Leo Williams | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1962 |