Lower Huggle Pond Dam
Lower Huggle Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Florida, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Huggle Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Huggle Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mrs. George Baker, Sr. (private). It impounds the Taylor-hammock Stream near Tallahassee.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 417 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 05/19/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Leon |
| Nearest City | Tallahassee |
| River/Stream | Taylor-hammock Stream |
| Coordinates | 30.60586, -84.14750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MRS. GEORGE BAKER, SR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00123 |
| Federal ID | FL00123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |