Lake Yvette Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 565 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Yvette Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Yvette Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Yvette Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Little Monroe Creek near Midway.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Midway |
| River/Stream | Little Monroe Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.53040, -84.46970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 715 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Yvette Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00110 |
| Federal ID | FL00110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |