H. Bell
Key Takeaway
H. Bell is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 40.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | FL01014 |
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
HUBERT BELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H. Bell?
H. Bell 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 H. Bell?
H. Bell is owned by HUBERT BELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H. Bell built?
H. Bell was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 H. Bell?
H. Bell 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 H. Bell?
H. Bell has a dam height of 17 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 H. Bell last inspected?
H. Bell was last inspected on May 15, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.