Head Bruce Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Head Bruce Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00470 |
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
PRIVATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Head Bruce Creek Dam?
Head Bruce Creek 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 Head Bruce Creek Dam?
Head Bruce Creek Dam is owned by PRIVATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Head Bruce Creek Dam built?
Head Bruce Creek Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Head Bruce Creek Dam?
Head Bruce Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Head Bruce Creek Dam?
Head Bruce Creek 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 Head Bruce Creek Dam last inspected?
Head Bruce Creek Dam was last inspected on May 14, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.