Dams in Marshall County, Alabama
5Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Marshall County, Alabama
Marshall County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Marshall County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Guntersville Dam at 94 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville Dam | High | Not Available | 94 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1939 |
| Little Paint Creek W/s Site 9 | Significant | Not Rated | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Reedy Morris | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1990 |
| Rudy Beaver | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Pine Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1972 |