Progress Energy Pond N16
Key Takeaway
Progress Energy Pond N16 is classified as significant hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 79.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 18,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11072 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PROGRESS ENERGY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Progress Energy Pond N16?
Progress Energy Pond N16 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Progress Energy Pond N16?
Progress Energy Pond N16 is owned by PROGRESS ENERGY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Progress Energy Pond N16 built?
Progress Energy Pond N16 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Progress Energy Pond N16?
Progress Energy Pond N16 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Progress Energy Pond N16?
Progress Energy Pond N16 has a dam height of 40 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 Progress Energy Pond N16 last inspected?
Progress Energy Pond N16 was last inspected on January 20, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.