Talladega Lake dam
Talladega Lake
Talladega Lake, located in Talladega, Alabama, is a gravity dam built in 1937 primarily for water supply purposes. It stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Talladega Creek and is owned privately, without state regulation or inspection. Despite its low hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
The lake's construction was completed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality. With a maximum discharge of 5450 cubic feet per second, Talladega Lake plays a crucial role in managing water supply and ensuring water security for the residents of Talladega. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain safety assessments like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), its low-risk profile and consistent water storage capacity make it a reliable source for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Talladega Lake represents a historic infrastructure that continues to provide essential water supply services to the local community. Its presence on Talladega Creek, under the ownership of a private entity, highlights the diverse range of stakeholders involved in managing water resources. With a focus on water supply and a solid construction history, Talladega Lake stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for sustainable water management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Talladega Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 109 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 308 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 3,240 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 37 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 107 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Talladega Lake.
Boat launches
- Al 77 Lincoln
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
- Woods Bend Road 3100, Ragland
- County Road 895 Randolph County
Campgrounds
- Lake Chinnabee
- Turnipseed Hunter Camp
- Turnipseed Campground
- Cheaha State Park
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
Fishing spots
Track Talladega Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Talladega Lake
Where does the data for Talladega Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Talladega Lake.