King Edward Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

King Edward Dam, located in Gadsden, Florida, is a private earth dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 430 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.35 square miles. Situated on Rocky Comfort Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is designated for fish and wildlife conservation, as well as irrigation purposes.

Managed by the NWFWMD and regulated by the state of Florida, King Edward Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet. The dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in 1994. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications or assessments for risk management measures. With its location in a lush natural setting and a focus on environmental conservation, King Edward Dam remains an important water resource for the region's ecosystem and wildlife population.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

ROCKY COMFORT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Drainage Area

0.35

Nid Storage

53

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.