Howell Heflin Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyGreene
Nearest CityGAINESVILLE
River/StreamTOMBIGBEE
Coordinates32.84873, -88.15656

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height56 ft
Dam Length816 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58,000 acre-ft
Max Storage58,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage45,290 acre-ft
Surface Area6,400 acres
Drainage Area7,212 sq mi
Max Discharge225,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01980
Federal IDAL01980
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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