Oak Woodlands Dam
Oak Woodlands Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Florida, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oak Woodlands Dam
The primary purpose of Oak Woodlands Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Oak Woodlands Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tributary To Withlacoochee River near Jennings.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Jennings |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Withlacoochee River |
| Coordinates | 30.56847, -83.20676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | OAK WOODLANDS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL69007 |
| Federal ID | FL69007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |