Rod and Reel is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 300 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 Rod and Reel
The primary purpose of Rod and Reel is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs J C Gauldin (private). It impounds the Tr Eastaboga Creek near Old Eastaboga.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Old Eastaboga |
| River/Stream | Tr Eastaboga Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.60667, -86.00167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mrs J C Gauldin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00914 |
| Federal ID | AL00914 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |