Monsanto Textiles Dam

TR-ESCAMBIA RIVER· Escambia, Florida· Built 1953· Earth· 22 ft tall

Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Monsanto Textiles Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height	22 ft (taller than 57.9% in FL)
Dam Length	550 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	271 acre-ft
Normal Storage	209 acre-ft

Surface Area	5 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	0 cfs
Year Completed	1953 (73 years old)
NID ID	FL00054

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 20, 1994

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, LLC.

Private

Nearby Dams

International Paper Company Dam

Escambia, FL

Significant Hazard 18 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Monsanto Textiles Dam?

Monsanto Textiles 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 Monsanto Textiles Dam?

Monsanto Textiles Dam is owned by ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Monsanto Textiles Dam built?

Monsanto Textiles Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Monsanto Textiles Dam?

Monsanto Textiles Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Monsanto Textiles Dam?

Monsanto Textiles Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Monsanto Textiles Dam last inspected?

Monsanto Textiles Dam was last inspected on May 20, 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.