Lower Huggle Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Huggle Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 59.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00123 |
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
MRS. GEORGE BAKER, SR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Huggle Pond Dam?
Lower Huggle Pond 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 Lower Huggle Pond Dam?
Lower Huggle Pond Dam is owned by MRS. GEORGE BAKER, SR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Huggle Pond Dam built?
Lower Huggle Pond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Lower Huggle Pond Dam?
Lower Huggle Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Huggle Pond Dam?
Lower Huggle Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lower Huggle Pond Dam last inspected?
Lower Huggle Pond Dam was last inspected on May 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.