Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment

RICE CREEK-OFFSTREAM· Putnam, Florida· Built 1972· Earth· 10 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment is classified as significant hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 13.4% in FL)
Dam Length26,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.6K acre-ft
Surface Area930 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge96 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDFL00710

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 27, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SJRWMD

Ownership

GEORGIA-PACIFIC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment?

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment 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 Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment?

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment is owned by GEORGIA-PACIFIC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment built?

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment 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 Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment?

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment 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 Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment?

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment has a dam height of 10 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 Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment last inspected?

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Impoundment was last inspected on July 27, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.