Dead Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Dead Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 57.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 40.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,985 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00103 |
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
GULF COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNTY
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dead Lakes Dam?
Dead Lakes 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 Dead Lakes Dam?
Dead Lakes Dam is owned by GULF COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dead Lakes Dam built?
Dead Lakes Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Dead Lakes Dam?
Dead Lakes Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dead Lakes Dam?
Dead Lakes Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Dead Lakes Dam last inspected?
Dead Lakes Dam was last inspected on May 11, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.