Put08 is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 6 ft6 ft tall and 7,400 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 Put08
The primary purpose of Put08 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Putnam County (private). It impounds the St. Johns River Tributary near East Palatka.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 7,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2017.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | East Palatka |
| River/Stream | St. Johns River Tributary |
| Coordinates | 29.69082, -81.57184 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Putnam County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL71006 |
| Federal ID | FL71006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |