Lake Yvette Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Yvette Dam, located in Gadsden, Florida, was completed in 1968 and is owned and operated by a private entity.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is primarily used for recreation purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 565 feet, the earth dam holds a storage capacity of 233 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 38 acres.

The dam, situated on Little Monroe Creek, is regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a spillway width of 200 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not undergone any modifications and is currently not covered by an Emergency Action Plan.

Lake Yvette Dam serves as a vital resource for water management and recreation in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife preservation. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of the dam will be crucial to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

565

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

LITTLE MONROE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Drainage Area

1.67

Nid Storage

233

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.