: The river is highly meandering and is regulated by several major locks and dams, including the R.F. Henry and Millers Ferry facilities. Biodiversity and Ecology

The Alabama River is part of one of the most biologically diverse aquatic systems in the world. Alabama River

: The Alabama River Basin drains roughly 22,800 square miles, covering about 11% of the state across 18 counties.

: The river's width typically varies from 50 to 200 yards (46 to 183 m), with depths ranging from 3 to 40 feet (1 to 12 m).