Ni 1 (Nichols)
Key Takeaway
Ni 1 (Nichols) is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is tailings. 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 | 43 ft (taller than 83.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 16,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00206 |
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
ALAFIA LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ni 1 (Nichols)?
Ni 1 (Nichols) 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 Ni 1 (Nichols)?
Ni 1 (Nichols) is owned by ALAFIA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ni 1 (Nichols) built?
Ni 1 (Nichols) was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Ni 1 (Nichols)?
Ni 1 (Nichols) serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ni 1 (Nichols)?
Ni 1 (Nichols) has a dam height of 43 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 Ni 1 (Nichols) last inspected?
Ni 1 (Nichols) was last inspected on October 16, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.