Alberta Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Emma Lee Pond Dm Edge Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Alberta Lake Dam, located in Leon, Florida, was completed in 1946 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation.
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Summary
The dam, primarily made of earth with stone core types and soil foundations, stands at a height of 16 feet and stretches 420 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, it provides a surface area of 14 acres for recreational activities in the surrounding area.
Managed by the NWFWMD, Alberta Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the state of Florida to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have moderate risk and has not been assessed for its current condition. The spillway, designed as uncontrolled, has a width of 5 feet and a maximum discharge of 233 cubic feet per second, mitigating any potential overflow during heavy rainfall events.
This recreational dam on Gopher Stream is a vital resource for the community of Tallahassee, offering both leisure opportunities and environmental benefits. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and monitoring of Alberta Lake Dam are essential to ensure its longevity and functionality for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
GOPHER STREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
227 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Alberta Lake Dam