Alabama, one of the largest states in the United States, boasts over 100 public lakes teeming with diverse fish species. These lakes serve multiple purposes, such as agriculture, water supply, and power generation. The Alabama department designates certain lakes for public entertainment, offering attractions and recreational opportunities.
Alabama covers around 52,000 sq miles of land with 3.20% of the water surface. Guntersville is the largest lake in Alabama with a surface area of 69,100 acres located in Guntersville, Tennessee Rivers forms the lake. Wheeler the second largest lake is a little smaller than Guntersville with a surface area of 68,300 acres located near Decatur town. Eufaula the third largest lake created by Chattahoochee River spread in 45,180 acres.
| Reservoirs/Lake | Nearby Town | River Basin | Surface(In Acres) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Guntersville | Guntersville | Tennessee | 69,100 |
2. Wheeler | Decatur | Tennessee | 68,300 |
3. Eufaula | Eufaula | Chattahoochee | 45,180 |
4. Pickwick | Florence | Tennessee | 41,515 |
5. Martin | Alexander City | Tallapoosa | 39,000 |
6. Weiss | Centre | Coosa | 30,200 |
7. West Point | Lanett | Chattahoochee | 25,864 |
8. Smith | Cullman, Jasper, & Winston | Warrior | 21,200 |
9. Dannelly | Selma | Alabama | 17,200 |
10. Wilson | Florence | Tennessee | 15,930 |
11. Logan Martin | Talladega | Coosa | 15,260 |
12. Jones Bluff | Montgomery | Alabama | 12,510 |
13. Lay | Columbiana | Coosa | 12,000 |
14. Neely Henry Lake | Gadsden | Coosa | 11,235 |
15. R. L. Harris | Wedowee | Tallapoosa | 10,661 |
16. Demopolis | Demopolis | Tombigbee | 10,000 |
17. Bankhead | Hueytown | Warrior | 9,200 |
18. Warrior | Eutaw | Warrior | 9, 100 |
19. Coffeeville | Jackson | Tombigbee | 8,500 |
20. Aliceville | Aliceville | Tombigbee | 8,300 |
21. Jordan | Wetumpka | Coosa | 6,800 |
22. Gainesville | Gainesville | Tombigbee | 6,400 |
23. Claiborne | Monroeville | Alabama | 5,930 |
24. Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa | Warrior (North Branch) | 5,885 |
25. Bartlett's Ferry | Fairfax | Chattahoochee | 5,860 |
26. Mitchell | Clanton | Coosa | 5,850 |
27. Cedar Creek | Russellville | Tennessee | 4,200 |
28. Big Creek | Mobile | Escatawpa | 3,600 |
29. Holt | Tuscaloosa | Warrior | 3,296 |
30. Oliver | Phenix City | Chattahoochee | 3,000 |
31. Gantt | Andalusia | Conecuh | 2,747 |
32. Oliver | Tuscaloosa | Warrior | 2,220 |
33. Yates | Tallassee | Tallapoosa | 1,980 |
34. Upper Bear Creek | Haleyville | Tennessee | 1,850 |
35. Little Bear Creek | Red Bay | Tennessee | 1,560 |
36. Columbia | Columbia | Chattahoochee | 1,540 |
37. Inland | Oneonta | Warrior {Blackburn} | 1,536 |
38. Purdy | Birmingham | Cahaba | 1,050 |
39. Goat Rock | Phenix City | Chattahoochee | 1,000 |
40. Shelby | Gulf Shores | Gulf of Mexico | 862 |
