Walter F. George Lock and Dam, Alabama, USA

Quick Facts About Walter F. George Lock and Dam

Location: Clay, Alabama

Coordinates: 31.625274, -85.0643595

River: Chattahoochee River

Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric

Type: Concrete Earth Gravity

Commissioned: 1962

Dam Height: 106 ft (32 m)

Dam Length: 13,585 ft (4,141 m)

Dam Capacity: 934,400 acre-ft (1,152,564 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Walter F. George Lock and Dam Information

Walter F. George Lock and Dam is a concrete earth gravity dam located about 2 miles from Fort Gaines, Clay, Alabama.

The dam, which is on the Chattahoochee River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Navigation, Recreation and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by CESAM and commissioned in 1962 and is currently owned by USACE – Mobile District.

Walter F. George Lock and Dam Structure

The Walter F. George Lock and Dam is approximately 13,585 feet (4,141 m) long, 106 feet (32 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,968,000 cubic yards (1,504,644 cubic metres).

Walter F. George Lock and Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 934,000 acre-ft (1,152,070 Ml) and maximum capacity of 934,400 acre-ft (1,152,564 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 45,181 acres (18,284 ha) and the total catchment area is 7,460 square miles (19,321 square kilometres).

Walter F. George Lock and Dam Spillway

The dam has a 588 feet (179 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 631500 cubic feet per second (17882 cubic metres per second).

Walter F. George Lock and Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Walter F. George Lock and Dam Clay, Alabama	Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada	Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington	Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona	Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)	106	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	13,585	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	934,400	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	7,460	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

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Walter F. George Lock and Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Walter F. George Lock and Dam?

Walter F. George Lock and Dam is in Alabama.

In which county is the Walter F. George Lock and Dam?

Walter F. George Lock and Dam is in Clay County.

How high is the Walter F. George Lock and Dam?

Walter F. George Lock and Dam is 106 feet high.

How long is the Walter F. George Lock and Dam?

Walter F. George Lock and Dam is 13,585 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams