Riggins Pond is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 450 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 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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01524 |
| Federal ID | AL01524 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |