Hercules Lake 1
Key Takeaway
Hercules Lake 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 13.4% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00713 |
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
HERCULES INC. (SOLENIS)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hercules Lake 1?
Hercules Lake 1 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 Hercules Lake 1?
Hercules Lake 1 is owned by HERCULES INC. (SOLENIS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hercules Lake 1 built?
Hercules Lake 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Hercules Lake 1?
Hercules Lake 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hercules Lake 1?
Hercules Lake 1 has a dam height of 10 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.