Lake Fountain Da

LAKE FONTAIN· Jefferson, Florida· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Fountain Da is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage297 acre-ft
Normal Storage257 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge254 cfs
NID IDFL00540

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
Last Inspection: May 19, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

BILL FLOWERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Fountain Da?

Lake Fountain Da 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 Lake Fountain Da?

Lake Fountain Da is owned by BILL FLOWERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Fountain Da?

Lake Fountain Da 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 Lake Fountain Da?

Lake Fountain Da has a dam height of 15 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 Lake Fountain Da last inspected?

Lake Fountain Da was last inspected on May 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.