Kents Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Morris Dam Moss Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kents Mill Pond Dam, located in Alford, Florida, is a privately owned structure built in 1910 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 400 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 673 acre-feet. Situated on Stump Creek, the dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being last inspected in 1994, the dam remains in a condition that has not been rated.
With its earth dam type and uncontrolled outlet gates, Kents Mill Pond Dam offers a serene surface area of 66 acres for recreational activities. Although its drainage area is recorded as zero, the dam serves as a vital component of the local landscape, providing a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. While the dam's maintenance and inspection schedule may warrant a closer look, its historical significance and functional role in the community make it a noteworthy site for exploration and appreciation.
For those interested in water resource management and the intersection of climate considerations with dam infrastructure, Kents Mill Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in balancing recreational benefits with potential risks. As it continues to stand as a testament to early 20th-century engineering practices, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of such structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
STUMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
66 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
673 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chipola River At Marianna Fl
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239cfs |
Holmes Creek At Vernon
|
375cfs |
Chipola River Nr Altha
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630cfs |
Econfina Creek Near Bennett
|
520cfs |
Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay
|
96cfs |
Choctawhatchee River At Caryville
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2830cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kents Mill Pond Dam
City Square Road Jackson County