Elliott Lake
Elliott Lake is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elliott Lake
The primary purpose of Elliott Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Julian Elliott Jr (private). It impounds the Tr Kelly Creek near Curry.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 | Curry |
| River/Stream | Tr Kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.45000, -86.03833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JULIAN ELLIOTT JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01086 |
| Federal ID | AL01086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |