Spencer Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Spencer Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 61.4% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 254 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00446 |
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
A J SPENCER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spencer Dam #1?
Spencer Dam #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 Spencer Dam #1?
Spencer Dam #1 is owned by A J SPENCER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spencer Dam #1 built?
Spencer Dam #1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Spencer Dam #1?
Spencer Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spencer Dam #1?
Spencer Dam #1 has a dam height of 24 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 Spencer Dam #1 last inspected?
Spencer Dam #1 was last inspected on May 15, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.