Edge Dam
Key Takeaway
Edge Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 254 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | FL00537 |
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
W.E. EDGE, JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Edge Dam?
Edge 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 Edge Dam?
Edge Dam is owned by W.E. EDGE, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edge Dam built?
Edge Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Edge Dam?
Edge Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Edge Dam?
Edge Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Edge Dam last inspected?
Edge Dam was last inspected on May 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.