Perkins Plantation Pond Dam

PERKINS PLANTATION POND· Jefferson, Florida· Earth· 12 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Perkins Plantation Pond Dam is classified as unknown in Florida. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 20.6% in FL)
Dam Length417 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
NID IDFL52504

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

LEIGH PERKINS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Perkins Plantation Pond Dam?

Perkins Plantation Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Perkins Plantation Pond Dam?

Perkins Plantation Pond Dam is owned by LEIGH PERKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Perkins Plantation Pond Dam?

Perkins Plantation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Perkins Plantation Pond Dam?

Perkins Plantation Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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.

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.