Pond No. 5
Pond No. 5 is an earth dam located in Hernando County, Florida. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pond No. 5
The primary purpose of Pond No. 5 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Florida Crushed Stone Co (private). It impounds the Unnamed Pond near Brooksville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hernando |
| Nearest City | Brooksville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Pond |
| Coordinates | 28.57000, -82.43000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FLORIDA CRUSHED STONE CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL83470 |
| Federal ID | FL83470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |