Wheeler Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | FLORENCE |
| River/Stream | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.80643, -87.38188 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228,045 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228,045 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182,436 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 232 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |