Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam

ETONIA CREEK· Putnam, Florida· Built 1951· Other· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.1% in FL)
Dam Length80 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDFL00428

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SJRWMD

Ownership

HUDSON PULP AND PAPER CO.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam?

Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. 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 Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam?

Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam is owned by HUDSON PULP AND PAPER CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam built?

Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam?

Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam?

Hudson Pulp & Paper Co. Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

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.