Talladega Lake is a gravity dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 125 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01085 |
| Federal ID | AL01085 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |