Newest reservoirs in Alabama
The year that a reservoir was first filled to the reservoir’s normal elevation – or the year that a natural lake was first dammed – is the determining factor in the age of the body of water. A large reservoir can take more than a year to fill after its dam is first closed. You can find many of the the world’s newest reservoirs on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Many of the world’s oldest reservoirs appear on the last page of that list. Note: For some lakes, the completion year data is unknown, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 32 articles we have published for Alabama lakes.Thinking about booking a Alabama lake vacation home rental, cabin or hotel?
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Below are lakes within USA > US South Region > Alabama > Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in Alabama, only the 32 Alabama lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Completion year | Lake description |
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Harris Lake and Lake Nicol (Alabama, Metropolitan Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1929 | Also known as Lake Harris When the City of Tuscaloosa created Harris Lake and Lake Nicol for water supply, little did city officials realize that these two reservoirs would bec … |
Lake Jordan, AL (Alabama, Metropolitan Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1928 | Also known as Jordan Lake, Jordan Reservoir Fun is the name of the game at central Alabama’s Lake Jordan. Offering 6,800 acres of water and 188 miles of shoreline, Lake Jordan has become home to … |
Lake Harding, AL/GA (Alabama, Georgia, Presidential Pathways Region, GA, River Heritage Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1926 | Also known as Bartlett's Ferry Reservoir, Bartlett's Ferry Lake Stretching 13 miles along the border between Georgia and Alabama, Lake Harding has almost 6,000 acres of water for boating, water skiing and fishing. … |
Lake Martin, AL (Alabama, Metropolitan Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1926 | Also known as Martin Lake Lake Martin, located in Central Alabama near Alexander City, stretches out over 44,000 acres with an incredible 750 miles of shoreline. Nestled within … |
Wilson Lake, AL (Alabama, Mountains Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1924 | Also known as Wilson Reservoir Once known as the “Smallmouth Capital of the World,” outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Wilson Lake for its fishing, boating, hiking, and exploring the natural … |
Mitchell Lake, AL (Alabama, Metropolitan Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1923 | Also known as Lake Mitchell Centrally-located Mitchell Lake (also known as Lake Mitchell) is 45 miles from Montgomery and 55 miles from Birmingham in the Metropolitan region of A … |
Bankhead Lake, AL (Alabama, Metropolitan Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1916 | Much more like the river it began as than the lake it is now, Bankhead Lake winds it way through the Metropolitan region of Alabama. With twists and t … |
Lay Lake, AL (Alabama, Metropolitan Region, AL, US South Region, USA) |
1914 | Lay Lake is an impressive 12,000-acre reservoir stretching for 48 miles through the counties of Talladega, Shelby, Coosa, and Chilton in east-central … |