6Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Lauderdale County, Alabama
Lauderdale County has 6 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lauderdale County is 75 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Wheeler Dam at 175 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Dam | High | Not assessed | 175 | Hydroelectric | 1936 |
| Wilson Dam | High | Not assessed | 137 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1924 |
| Cypress Creek W/s Dam Site 17 | Significant | Not assessed | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Sharps Mill Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 15 | Other | 1929 |
| Emmett Abramson Lake | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1966 |
| Kasmeier Pond | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |