Pate Dam
Key Takeaway
Pate Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 28.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00004 |
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
CHARLES E PATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pate Dam?
Pate 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 Pate Dam?
Pate Dam is owned by CHARLES E PATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pate Dam built?
Pate Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Pate Dam?
Pate 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 Pate Dam?
Pate Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Pate Dam last inspected?
Pate Dam was last inspected on May 13, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.