Open Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Florida. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 143 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 Open Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Open Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leigh Perkins (private). It impounds the Open Pond near Monticello.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 143 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Monticello |
| River/Stream | Open Pond |
| Coordinates | 30.56970, -83.94093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leigh Perkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL52503 |
| Federal ID | FL52503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |