Merritts Mill Pond Dam
Merritts Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Florida, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Merritts Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Merritts Mill Pond Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Florida Public Utilities (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Oakdale.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 275 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,363 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Oakdale |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.75320, -85.19310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,363 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,363 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,719 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00100 |
| Federal ID | FL00100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |