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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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 |
Ochlockonee River Nr Havana
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58cfs |
Little River Nr Quincy
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97cfs |
Little River Nr Midway
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91cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Concord
|
71cfs |
Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus
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5cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham
|
104cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
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High Bluff Campground
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Coe Landing
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Williams Landing
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