Dams in Limestone County, Alabama
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Lake | High | Not Rated | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |
| Brookwood Forest Lake | High | Not Rated | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1969 |
| Strain Nursery | Significant | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1958 |
| Littrell Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Lawson Lake No. 1 | Significant | Not Rated | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1961 |
| Enon Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1979 |
| Enon Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1972 |
| Browns Ferry - Gate Structure #2 Impoundment | Low | Not Available | 25 | Water Supply | 1974 |
| Browns Ferry - Discharge Control Structure | Low | Not Available | 24 | Water Supply | 1974 |
| Thomas Vann | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1958 |
| Antioch Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1950 |
| Lake Gary Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1962 |
| Lawson Lake No. 3 | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1961 |
| Lawson Lake No. 2 | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1963 |