Meadow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Meadow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 40.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,558 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | FL00013 |
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
CLYDE REESE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meadow Lake Dam?
Meadow Lake 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 Meadow Lake Dam?
Meadow Lake Dam is owned by CLYDE REESE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meadow Lake Dam built?
Meadow Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Meadow Lake Dam?
Meadow 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 Meadow Lake Dam?
Meadow Lake 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 Meadow Lake Dam last inspected?
Meadow Lake Dam was last inspected on May 20, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.