Pittman Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Pittman Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 737 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 748 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00062 |
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
JOHN PITTMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pittman Dam #1?
Pittman Dam #1 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 Pittman Dam #1?
Pittman Dam #1 is owned by JOHN PITTMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pittman Dam #1 built?
Pittman Dam #1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Pittman Dam #1?
Pittman Dam #1 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 Pittman Dam #1?
Pittman Dam #1 has a dam height of 20 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 Pittman Dam #1 last inspected?
Pittman Dam #1 was last inspected on May 10, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.