Petty Gulf Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Petty Gulf Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00117 |
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
KILLEARN LAKES PLANTATION HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Petty Gulf Lake Dam?
Petty Gulf Lake 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 Petty Gulf Lake Dam?
Petty Gulf Lake Dam is owned by KILLEARN LAKES PLANTATION HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petty Gulf Lake Dam built?
Petty Gulf Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Petty Gulf Lake Dam?
Petty Gulf Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Petty Gulf Lake Dam?
Petty Gulf Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Petty Gulf Lake Dam last inspected?
Petty Gulf Lake Dam was last inspected on May 17, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.