Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 37.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 49 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | FL01016 |
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
H. PICKETT
Private
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Low Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam No. 2?
Dam No. 2 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 Dam No. 2?
Dam No. 2 is owned by H. PICKETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam No. 2 built?
Dam No. 2 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Dam No. 2?
Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Dam No. 2?
Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 16 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 Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Dam No. 2 was last inspected on May 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.