Guntersville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | GUNTERSVILLE |
| River/Stream | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.42367, -86.39222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 94 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,979 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,048,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,048,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,018,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24,450 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |