Girl Scout Dam
Key Takeaway
Girl Scout Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 636 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00022 |
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
GIRL SCOUTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Girl Scout Dam?
Girl Scout 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 Girl Scout Dam?
Girl Scout Dam is owned by GIRL SCOUTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Girl Scout Dam built?
Girl Scout Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Girl Scout Dam?
Girl Scout Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Girl Scout Dam?
Girl Scout Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Girl Scout Dam last inspected?
Girl Scout Dam was last inspected on May 12, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.