Pittman Dam #1 in Santa Rosa, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1962 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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This dam, located on the TR-WEST COLDWATER CR river/stream, stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 737 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 165 acre-feet, Pittman Dam #1 covers an area of 8 acres and serves as a fish and wildlife pond.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Pittman Dam #1 has a moderate risk level and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and is inspected by the state of Florida, meeting their permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear. This structure, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, contributes to the local water resource management and recreational activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
737 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST COLDWATER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |