George W. Andrews Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyEarly
Nearest CityGORDON
River/StreamCHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
Coordinates31.25944, -85.11058

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height59 ft
Dam Length775 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,180 acre-ft
Max Storage18,180 acre-ft
Normal Storage18,180 acre-ft
Surface Area1,540 acres
Drainage Area8,210 sq mi
Max Discharge44,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01433
Federal IDAL01433
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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