John Pace Dam #3
Key Takeaway
John Pace Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 311 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00069 |
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
JOHN PACE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John Pace Dam #3?
John Pace Dam #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 John Pace Dam #3?
John Pace Dam #3 is owned by JOHN PACE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Pace Dam #3 built?
John Pace Dam #3 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 John Pace Dam #3?
John Pace Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 John Pace Dam #3?
John Pace Dam #3 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 John Pace Dam #3 last inspected?
John Pace Dam #3 was last inspected on May 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.