14Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Limestone County, Alabama
Limestone County has 14 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Limestone County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Enon Dam at 25 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Lake | High | Not assessed | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |
| Brookwood Forest Lake | High | Not assessed | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1969 |
| Strain Nursery | Significant | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1958 |
| Littrell Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Lawson Lake No. 1 | Significant | Not assessed | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1961 |
| Enon Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1979 |
| Enon Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1972 |
| Browns Ferry - Gate Structure #2 Impoundment | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | 1974 |
| Browns Ferry - Discharge Control Structure | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Water Supply | 1974 |
| Thomas Vann | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1958 |
| Antioch Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1950 |
| Lake Gary Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1962 |
| Lawson Lake No. 3 | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1961 |
| Lawson Lake No. 2 | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1963 |