Dam No. 1

BRUCE CREEK· Walton, Florida· Built 1971· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL)
Dam Length756 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge53 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDFL01017

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 10, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

H. PICKETT

Private

Nearby Dams

Fl Walton CO Noname 5

Walton, FL

Low Hazard 15 ft

Rivard Dam

Walton, FL

Low Hazard 16 ft

Ingram Dam No. 1

Walton, FL

Significant Hazard 16 ft

Fl Walton CO Noname 4

Walton, FL

Low Hazard 20 ft

Dam No. 2

Walton, FL

Low Hazard 16 ft

Ingram Dam No. 3

Walton, FL

Low Hazard 18 ft

Brisco Dam

Walton, FL

Low Hazard 23 ft

Teelinville Dam #1

Walton, FL

Significant Hazard 11 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam No. 1?

Dam No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dam No. 1?

Dam No. 1 is owned by H. PICKETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam No. 1 built?

Dam No. 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam No. 1?

Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam No. 1?

Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Dam No. 1 was last inspected on May 10, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.