Juniper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Juniper Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 498 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00025 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper Lake Dam is owned by FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Juniper Lake Dam built?
Juniper Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper Lake Dam 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 Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Juniper Lake Dam last inspected?
Juniper Lake Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.