Moss Dam
Moss Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Florida, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moss Dam
The primary purpose of Moss Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Enoch Toole Trustee Of Choctawatchee Corp Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-econfina River near Betts.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/05/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Betts |
| River/Stream | Tr-econfina River |
| Coordinates | 30.60080, -85.35700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ENOCH TOOLE TRUSTEE OF CHOCTAWATCHEE CORP TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00097 |
| Federal ID | FL00097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |