Bdn-T-06
Key Takeaway
Bdn-T-06 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.1% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 22,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 447 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11000 |
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
STATE OF FLORIDA
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bdn-T-06?
Bdn-T-06 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 Bdn-T-06?
Bdn-T-06 is owned by STATE OF FLORIDA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bdn-T-06 built?
Bdn-T-06 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Bdn-T-06?
Bdn-T-06 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bdn-T-06?
Bdn-T-06 has a dam height of 30 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.
When was Bdn-T-06 last inspected?
Bdn-T-06 was last inspected on January 20, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.