Riggins Pond
Riggins Pond is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Riggins Pond
The primary purpose of Riggins Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by W B Riggins Tallow Co (private). It impounds the Tr Cahaba River near Camp Coleman.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Camp Coleman |
| River/Stream | Tr Cahaba River |
| Coordinates | 33.63333, -86.58167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | W B RIGGINS TALLOW CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01524 |
| Federal ID | AL01524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |