Un-Named Dam (Sum01)

UNNAMED POND· Sumter, Florida· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Un-Named Dam (Sum01) is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 70.4% in FL)
Dam Length40 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage295 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
NID IDFL19007

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 27, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SWFWMD

Ownership

Ronald Brown

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Un-Named Dam (Sum01)?

Un-Named Dam (Sum01) 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 Un-Named Dam (Sum01)?

Un-Named Dam (Sum01) is owned by Ronald Brown (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Un-Named Dam (Sum01)?

Un-Named Dam (Sum01) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Un-Named Dam (Sum01)?

Un-Named Dam (Sum01) has a dam height of 29 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 Un-Named Dam (Sum01) last inspected?

Un-Named Dam (Sum01) was last inspected on April 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.