Douglas Dam
Key Takeaway
Douglas Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 20.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 935 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | FL00529 |
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
DEXTER DOUGLAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Douglas Dam?
Douglas 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 Douglas Dam?
Douglas Dam is owned by DEXTER DOUGLAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Douglas Dam built?
Douglas 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 Douglas Dam?
Douglas Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Douglas Dam?
Douglas Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Douglas Dam last inspected?
Douglas Dam was last inspected on May 10, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.