Talladega Lake
Talladega Lake is a gravity dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Talladega Lake
The primary purpose of Talladega Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Talladega Water Works (private). It impounds the Talladega Creek near Talladega.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Talladega |
| River/Stream | Talladega Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.38000, -86.07167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TALLADEGA WATER WORKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01085 |
| Federal ID | AL01085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |