Lake Jakson Dam 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Jakson Dam 3, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is a private dam owned by a private entity.


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Summary

The dam is regulated by the state of Florida and is used primarily for recreation purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. The dam is an earth type structure with a height of 14 feet and a length of 1310 feet, creating a surface area of 7 acres on Lake Jackson. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated.

Situated in the Savannah District, Lake Jakson Dam 3 has not been modified over the years and does not have any associated structures. Although the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are currently not available, highlighting areas for potential improvement in the future. Overall, Lake Jakson Dam 3 serves as a key recreational structure in Leon County, Florida, providing water enthusiasts with a unique and picturesque destination to explore.

Dam Length

1310

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

LAKE JACKSON

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

147

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

14
       
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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.