Coffeeville Lock And Dam
Coffeeville Lock And Dam is a gravity dam located in Choctaw County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Coffeeville Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Coffeeville Lock And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Mobile District (federal). It impounds the Tombigbee River near Coffeeville.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 1,439 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,500 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18,417 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/05/2024.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Choctaw |
| Nearest City | Coffeeville |
| River/Stream | Tombigbee River |
| Coordinates | 31.75655, -88.12857 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,439 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18,417 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 71,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01431 |
| Federal ID | AL01431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |