Roberts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Roberts Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 623 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | FL00534 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roberts Pond Dam?
Roberts Pond 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 Roberts Pond Dam?
Roberts Pond Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roberts Pond Dam built?
Roberts Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Roberts Pond Dam?
Roberts Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roberts Pond Dam?
Roberts Pond 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 Roberts Pond Dam last inspected?
Roberts Pond Dam was last inspected on May 14, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.