Elgin is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,690 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Elgin
The primary purpose of Elgin is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Julian Elgin (private). It impounds the Tr Catoma Creek near Klondike Community.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,690 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Klondike Community |
| River/Stream | Tr Catoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.30667, -86.42167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Julian Elgin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00467 |
| Federal ID | AL00467 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |