Walter F. George Lock And Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyClay
Nearest CityFORT GAINES
River/StreamCHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
Coordinates31.62527, -85.06436

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height171 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length13,585 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage934,400 acre-ft
Max Storage934,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage934,000 acre-ft
Surface Area45,181 acres
Drainage Area7,460 sq mi
Max Discharge631,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01432
Federal IDAL01432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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