F. Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 800 ft long. 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 F. Smith Dam
The primary purpose of F. Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank Smith (private). It impounds the Tr- Attapulgus near Lake Talquin.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 02/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Lake Talquin |
| River/Stream | Tr- Attapulgus |
| Coordinates | 30.67298, -84.47249 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,169 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frank Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00511 |
| Federal ID | FL00511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |