Dover Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 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 Dover Dam
The primary purpose of Dover Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Henry Dover (private). It impounds the Holley Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 04/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Holley Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.50390, -84.44660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 336 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Henry Dover |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00514 |
| Federal ID | FL00514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |