Pridgen Dam
Key Takeaway
Pridgen Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 407 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00020 |
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
R E PRIDGEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pridgen Dam?
Pridgen 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 Pridgen Dam?
Pridgen Dam is owned by R E PRIDGEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pridgen Dam built?
Pridgen Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Pridgen Dam?
Pridgen Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Pridgen Dam?
Pridgen Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Pridgen Dam last inspected?
Pridgen Dam was last inspected on May 10, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.