Upper Huggle Pon
Key Takeaway
Upper Huggle Pon 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 | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,609 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00124 |
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
MRS. GEORGE BAKER, SR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Huggle Pon?
Upper Huggle Pon 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 Upper Huggle Pon?
Upper Huggle Pon is owned by MRS. GEORGE BAKER, SR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Huggle Pon built?
Upper Huggle Pon 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 Upper Huggle Pon?
Upper Huggle Pon 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 Upper Huggle Pon?
Upper Huggle Pon 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 Upper Huggle Pon last inspected?
Upper Huggle Pon was last inspected on May 20, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.