Maxwell Dam, located in Gadsden, Florida, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NWFWMD.
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Completed in 1958, this earth-type dam stands at 16 feet high and spans 300 feet in length along Cox Creek. With a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, Maxwell Dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction in the region, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite its age, Maxwell Dam has not been inspected since May 1994 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks and a minimal drainage area of 1.2 square miles. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear, the structure continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Maxwell Dam's history and design characteristics intriguing, as it stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
COX CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
122 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Little River Nr Midway
|
94cfs |
Little River Nr Quincy
|
101cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham
|
104cfs |
Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus
|
24cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Havana
|
61cfs |
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
|
10200cfs |
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High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
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Williams Landing
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High Bluff Campground
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Hall Landing
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Coe Landing
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