Lake Jakson Dam 3 is an earth dam located in Leon County, Florida. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,310 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 Lake Jakson Dam 3
The primary purpose of Lake Jakson Dam 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Florida Freshwater Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (state). It impounds the Lake Jackson near Tallahassee.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Leon |
| Nearest City | Tallahassee |
| River/Stream | Lake Jackson |
| Coordinates | 30.48322, -84.29767 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Florida Freshwater Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL50007 |
| Federal ID | FL50007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |