Mac Lake Lower Lake is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 320 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 Mac Lake Lower Lake
The primary purpose of Mac Lake Lower Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Talladega Cheaha Lks Inc (private). It impounds the Tater Creek near Mcelderry Alabama.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 | Mcelderry Alabama |
| River/Stream | Tater Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.48333, -85.92167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Talladega Cheaha Lks Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01097 |
| Federal ID | AL01097 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |