Ingram Dam No. 3
Key Takeaway
Ingram Dam No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 43.2% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 498 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00038 |
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
S.D. INGRAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ingram Dam No. 3?
Ingram Dam No. 3 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 Ingram Dam No. 3?
Ingram Dam No. 3 is owned by S.D. INGRAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ingram Dam No. 3 built?
Ingram Dam No. 3 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Ingram Dam No. 3?
Ingram Dam No. 3 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 Ingram Dam No. 3?
Ingram Dam No. 3 has a dam height of 18 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 Ingram Dam No. 3 last inspected?
Ingram Dam No. 3 was last inspected on May 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.