Slurry Pond

SKINNER LAKE· Hernando, Florida· Built 1979· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Slurry Pond is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL)
Dam Length15,840 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDFL00603

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SWFWMD

Ownership

FLORIDA ROCK INDUSTRIES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Slurry Pond?

Slurry Pond 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 Slurry Pond?

Slurry Pond is owned by FLORIDA ROCK INDUSTRIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Slurry Pond built?

Slurry Pond was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Slurry Pond?

Slurry Pond 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 Slurry Pond?

Slurry Pond has a dam height of 20 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.

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.