Meadow View Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Meadow View Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 59.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | FL13399 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OK TERRALARGO, LLC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meadow View Lake Dam?
Meadow View Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Meadow View Lake Dam?
Meadow View Lake Dam is owned by OK TERRALARGO, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Meadow View Lake Dam?
Meadow View Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meadow View Lake Dam?
Meadow View Lake 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 Meadow View Lake Dam last inspected?
Meadow View Lake Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.