Walter F. George Lock And Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | FORT GAINES |
| River/Stream | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 31.62527, -85.06436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 171 ft |
| Dam Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 13,585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 934,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 934,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 934,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45,181 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,460 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 631,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Mobile District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |