Dams in Columbia County, Florida
5Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Columbia County, Florida
Columbia County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Columbia County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is L.p.hill Dam #3 at 21 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.p.hill Dam #3 | High | Unsatisfactory | 21 | Irrigation | 1954 |
| L.p.hill Dam 1 | High | Unsatisfactory | 20 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| Horton Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Alligator Lake Dam 2 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | |
| Alligator Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation |