Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1
Key Takeaway
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.1% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | FL00078 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HOLMES COUNTY COMMISSION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1?
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1?
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 is owned by HOLMES COUNTY COMMISSION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 built?
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 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 Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1?
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 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 Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1?
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 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 Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 last inspected?
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 was last inspected on March 2, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.