Touchton Dam
Key Takeaway
Touchton Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,353 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00519 |
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
MAY NURSERY, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Touchton Dam?
Touchton 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 Touchton Dam?
Touchton Dam is owned by MAY NURSERY, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Touchton Dam built?
Touchton Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Touchton Dam?
Touchton Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Touchton Dam?
Touchton 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 Touchton Dam last inspected?
Touchton Dam was last inspected on May 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.