Spring Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Spring Lake Dam, located in Putnam County, Florida, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.


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Summary

With a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 10 feet, this earth-type dam spans 1446 feet and has a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 6 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam is situated on the Deep Creek Tributary.

Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Spring Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam's last inspection in May 2016 revealed its poor condition, prompting the need for risk management measures. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparation remain unaddressed, highlighting the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource preservation in the area.

Dam Length

1446

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

DEEP CREEK TRIB

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

106

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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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.