Tallavana Dam
Key Takeaway
Tallavana Dam is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 68.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 206 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,840 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | FL00109 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TALLAVANA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tallavana Dam?
Tallavana Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tallavana Dam?
Tallavana Dam is owned by TALLAVANA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallavana Dam built?
Tallavana Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Tallavana Dam?
Tallavana Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tallavana Dam?
Tallavana Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Tallavana Dam last inspected?
Tallavana Dam was last inspected on February 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.