Section 14 No. 1
Key Takeaway
Section 14 No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 43.2% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00545 |
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
RUSS LAKE ESTATE POA, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Section 14 No. 1?
Section 14 No. 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 Section 14 No. 1?
Section 14 No. 1 is owned by RUSS LAKE ESTATE POA, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Section 14 No. 1 built?
Section 14 No. 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Section 14 No. 1?
Section 14 No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Section 14 No. 1?
Section 14 No. 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Section 14 No. 1 last inspected?
Section 14 No. 1 was last inspected on September 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.