Lark Lake Dam is a dam located in Clay County, Florida, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 470 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 Lark Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lark Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Black Creek near Lake Asbury Ret.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 03/08/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Lake Asbury Ret |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.04000, -81.82000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01002 |
| Federal ID | FL01002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |