Dams in Fayette County, Alabama
13Total Dams
2High Hazard
6Significant
Dam Safety in Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County has 13 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. Another 6 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Fayette County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Harkins Lake Dam at 35 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingsworth Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Bugs Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Harkins Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 35 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Bagwell Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Watkins Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Cains Ridge Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1980 |
| W W Bobo Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Fayette County Public Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 0 | Recreation | |
| Mitchum Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Freeman Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Barnett Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| William D. Rowland | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1994 |
| Robertson Pond | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1998 |