O.c.brown #1 is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. 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 O.c.brown #1
O.c.brown #1 is a dam in Holmes, Florida. The dam is owned by Faye Brown (private). It impounds the Padgett Creek near Vero Beach.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Vero Beach |
| River/Stream | Padgett Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.80640, -86.01930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Faye Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL83668 |
| Federal ID | FL83668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |