Davis Mill Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Davis Mill Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,354 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00460 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davis Mill Creek Dam?
Davis Mill Creek 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 Davis Mill Creek Dam?
Davis Mill Creek Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davis Mill Creek Dam built?
Davis Mill Creek 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 Davis Mill Creek Dam?
Davis Mill Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Davis Mill Creek Dam?
Davis Mill Creek Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Davis Mill Creek Dam last inspected?
Davis Mill Creek Dam was last inspected on May 24, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.