Bear Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bear Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | FL01012 |
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
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Lake Dam?
Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake Dam?
Bear Lake Dam is owned by FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Lake Dam built?
Bear Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Bear Lake Dam?
Bear Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear Lake Dam?
Bear Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Bear Lake Dam last inspected?
Bear Lake Dam was last inspected on May 14, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.