Alligator Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Florida. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 3,315 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 Alligator Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Alligator Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Columbia County (private). It impounds the Alligator Lake near Lake City.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 3,315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 116 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,932 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Lake City |
| River/Stream | Alligator Lake |
| Coordinates | 30.15586, -82.63245 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,932 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,932 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,932 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Columbia County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL59001 |
| Federal ID | FL59001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |