Claiborne Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Nearest CityCLAIBORNE LANDING
River/StreamALABAMA RIVER
Coordinates31.61493, -87.55046

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length2,550 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96,360 acre-ft
Max Storage96,360 acre-ft
Normal Storage96,360 acre-ft
Surface Area5,850 acres
Drainage Area21,473 sq mi
Max Discharge665,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01436
Federal IDAL01436
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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