Langley Dam

ALFORD ARM· Leon, Florida· Built 1959· Earth· 17 ft tall

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 Length927 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge848 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
Year Modified1999
NID IDFL00535

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 15, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

ROBERT LANGLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.