Altman Bay Dam
Key Takeaway
Altman Bay Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 68.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 99,999 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,086 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00443 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PCS PHOSPHATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Altman Bay Dam?
Altman Bay Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Altman Bay Dam?
Altman Bay Dam is owned by PCS PHOSPHATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Altman Bay Dam built?
Altman Bay Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Altman Bay Dam?
Altman Bay Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Altman Bay Dam?
Altman Bay Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.