Claiborne Lock And Dam
Claiborne Lock And Dam is a gravity dam located in Monroe County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Claiborne Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Claiborne 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 Alabama River near Claiborne Landing.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 2,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,850 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96,360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21,473 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 12/15/2025.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Claiborne Landing |
| River/Stream | Alabama River |
| Coordinates | 31.61493, -87.55046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96,360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96,360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,850 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21,473 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 665,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01436 |
| Federal ID | AL01436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |