Simpson Nursery

TR-WOLF CREEK· Jefferson, Florida· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Simpson Nursery is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL)
Dam Length725 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge623 cfs
NID IDFL00541

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 20, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

DEAN & ANDREA JERGER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Simpson Nursery?

Simpson Nursery 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 Simpson Nursery?

Simpson Nursery is owned by DEAN & ANDREA JERGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Simpson Nursery?

Simpson Nursery serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Simpson Nursery?

Simpson Nursery 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 Simpson Nursery last inspected?

Simpson Nursery was last inspected on May 20, 1994. 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.