Timber Dam
Key Takeaway
Timber Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00512 |
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
COASTAL FOREST RESOURCES CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Timber Dam?
Timber 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 Timber Dam?
Timber Dam is owned by COASTAL FOREST RESOURCES CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Timber Dam built?
Timber Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Timber Dam?
Timber 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 Timber Dam?
Timber Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Timber Dam last inspected?
Timber Dam was last inspected on May 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.