Millers Ferry Lock And Dam
Millers Ferry Lock And Dam is a gravity dam located in Wilcox County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Millers Ferry Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Millers Ferry Lock And Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usace - Mobile District (federal). It impounds the Alabama River near Midway.
The dam stands 100 feet tall and stretches 1,167 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17,200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 331,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20,637 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 12/06/2022.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Midway |
| River/Stream | Alabama River |
| Coordinates | 32.10089, -87.39983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,167 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 331,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 331,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20,637 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01435 |
| Federal ID | AL01435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |