Suber Dam
Key Takeaway
Suber Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 24.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 593 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00507 |
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
SUBER FAMILY FARM, INC. (CURTIS & CHERI BARINEAU)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Suber Dam?
Suber Dam 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 Suber Dam?
Suber Dam is owned by SUBER FAMILY FARM, INC. (CURTIS & CHERI BARINEAU) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suber Dam built?
Suber Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Suber Dam?
Suber Dam 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 Suber Dam?
Suber Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Suber Dam last inspected?
Suber Dam was last inspected on May 13, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.