Elledge Lake Dam
Elledge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Elledge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Elledge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by E K Elledge (private). It impounds the Tr-big Creek near Coker.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Coker |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.25667, -87.66000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,367 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | E K ELLEDGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01146 |
| Federal ID | AL01146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |