Caudle
Caudle is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Caudle
The primary purpose of Caudle is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr Harold Fullmer (private). It impounds the Cohabie Creek near Fayetteville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Cohabie Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.16833, -86.39833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 860 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR HAROLD FULLMER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01090 |
| Federal ID | AL01090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |