Tom Bevill Lock and Dam

Tom Bevill Lock and Dam is a lock and dam system on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway that creates Aliceville Lake and controls water flow between two river networks. The facility allows boats to move safely between different water levels while managing the flow throughout the connected waterway system.

Construction started in 1977 as part of a broader effort to connect river systems across the southeastern United States. This project was a major step in developing modern navigation routes for commercial shipping in the region.

The facility represents American engineering excellence in waterway management, enabling commercial navigation and recreation across Alabama's river systems.

You can view the lock system from several vantage points to see how vessels pass through the structure. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when boat traffic is active through the lock.

The dam maintains an elevation of 41 meters and creates specific water conditions that support diverse fish populations in Aliceville Lake.

Location: Pickens County

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

GPS coordinates: 33.21070,-88.28780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00