William Bacon Oliver Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Nearest CityTuscaloosa
River/StreamBlack Warrier
Coordinates33.20877, -87.59275

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height67 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,800 acre-ft
Max Storage13,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,340 acre-ft
Surface Area790 acres
Drainage Area4,821 sq mi
Max Discharge52,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01981
Federal IDAL01981
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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