Emma Lee Pond Dm

TR-GOPHER BRANCH· Leon, Florida· Built 1956· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Emma Lee Pond Dm is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 57.9% in FL)
Dam Length424 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge180 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
Year Modified1999
NID IDFL00127

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 22, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

W.E. EDGE, SR.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Emma Lee Pond Dm?

Emma Lee Pond Dm 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 Emma Lee Pond Dm?

Emma Lee Pond Dm is owned by W.E. EDGE, SR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Emma Lee Pond Dm built?

Emma Lee Pond Dm was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Emma Lee Pond Dm?

Emma Lee Pond Dm serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Emma Lee Pond Dm?

Emma Lee Pond Dm has a dam height of 22 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 Emma Lee Pond Dm last inspected?

Emma Lee Pond Dm was last inspected on May 22, 1994. 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.