Solomon Dam
Solomon Dam is an earth dam located in Clarke County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Solomon Dam
The primary purpose of Solomon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Solomon (private). It impounds the Tr-satilpa Creek near Chilton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clarke |
| Nearest City | Chilton |
| River/Stream | Tr-satilpa Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.80333, -87.80500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES SOLOMON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01389 |
| Federal ID | AL01389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |