John Hollis Bankhead Lock And Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | HOWSE CAMP |
| River/Stream | BLACK WARRIOR RIVER |
| Coordinates | 33.45840, -87.35636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 111 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 269,215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,245 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,981 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 666,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |