Duck Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Duck Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00593 |
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
USAF AFMC
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Duck Pond Dam?
Duck Pond 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 Duck Pond Dam?
Duck Pond Dam is owned by USAF AFMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duck Pond Dam built?
Duck Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Duck Pond Dam?
Duck 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 Duck Pond Dam?
Duck Pond 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 Duck Pond Dam last inspected?
Duck Pond Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.