Suwannee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Suwannee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 43.2% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | FL00139 |
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
SUWANNEE COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Suwannee Lake Dam?
Suwannee Lake 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 Suwannee Lake Dam?
Suwannee Lake Dam is owned by SUWANNEE COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suwannee Lake Dam built?
Suwannee Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Suwannee Lake Dam?
Suwannee Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Suwannee Lake Dam?
Suwannee Lake Dam 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 Suwannee Lake Dam last inspected?
Suwannee Lake Dam was last inspected on May 12, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.