Elliott Lake

Elliott Lake is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height8 ft
Built194779 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 8 ft
8 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

8 ft tall and 270 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 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTalladega
Nearest CityCurry
River/StreamTr Kelly Creek
Coordinates33.45000, -86.03833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Max Discharge320 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJulian Elliott Jr
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01086
Federal IDAL01086
More InfoASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program)