Langley Dam
Key Takeaway
Langley Dam 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 | 17 ft (taller than 40.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 927 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 848 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | FL00535 |
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
ROBERT LANGLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Langley Dam?
Langley 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 Langley Dam?
Langley Dam is owned by ROBERT LANGLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langley Dam built?
Langley Dam 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 Langley Dam?
Langley Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, 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 Langley Dam?
Langley Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Langley Dam last inspected?
Langley Dam was last inspected on May 15, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.