Dove Pond Dam

CLOSED BASIN· Leon, Florida· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dove Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Florida. 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 26 ft (taller than 66.9% in FL)
Dam Length1,535 ft
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,053 cfs
NID IDFL50018

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 2, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

OX BOTTOM MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, LLC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dove Pond Dam?

Dove Pond Dam 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 Dove Pond Dam?

Dove Pond Dam is owned by OX BOTTOM MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dove Pond Dam?

Dove Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dove Pond Dam?

Dove Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Dove Pond Dam last inspected?

Dove Pond Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.