Morris Dam
Morris Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Morris (private). It impounds the Tr Kent Mill Lake near Alford.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 05/23/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Alford |
| River/Stream | Tr Kent Mill Lake |
| Coordinates | 30.64780, -85.41090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT MORRIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00492 |
| Federal ID | FL00492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |