Monroe Estates D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Monroe Estates D is a privately owned earth dam in Gadsden, Florida, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Situated on the TR-DOUBLE BRANCH stream, this dam has a height of 18 feet and a length of 410 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 5 acres and has a drainage area of 0.34 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the NWFWMD, Monroe Estates D is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition as of the last inspection in May 1994. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared or updated, and there are no inundation maps or risk assessment reports available. Despite lacking some key safety measures and assessments, Monroe Estates D continues to serve its primary purpose effectively while providing habitat for fish and wildlife in the surrounding area.

Located in Havana, Florida, Monroe Estates D stands as a testament to the importance of properly managing water resources for multiple benefits, including fire protection, livestock support, and ecological sustainability. With its history dating back to the 1960s, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset to the community, showcasing the collaboration between private owners, state agencies, and federal designers in ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

410

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-DOUBLE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

90

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.