Suber Dam
Suber Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Suber Dam
The primary purpose of Suber Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Suber Family Farm, Inc. (curtis & Cheri Barineau) (private). It impounds the Telogia Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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 06/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Telogia Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.60390, -84.70160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 593 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SUBER FAMILY FARM, INC. (CURTIS & CHERI BARINEAU) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00507 |
| Federal ID | FL00507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |