The Lakes of Woodbine
Key Takeaway
The Lakes of Woodbine is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00454 |
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
D.R. Horton, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of The Lakes of Woodbine?
The Lakes of Woodbine 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 The Lakes of Woodbine?
The Lakes of Woodbine is owned by D.R. Horton, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was The Lakes of Woodbine built?
The Lakes of Woodbine was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 The Lakes of Woodbine?
The Lakes of Woodbine 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 The Lakes of Woodbine?
The Lakes of Woodbine has a dam height of 15 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 The Lakes of Woodbine last inspected?
The Lakes of Woodbine was last inspected on May 19, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.