Saints Church Dam

TR-CANOE CREEK· Escambia, Florida· Built 1975· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Saints Church Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 87.1% in FL)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage176 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge680 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDFL00444

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 13, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Saints Church Dam?

Saints Church Dam 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 Saints Church Dam?

Saints Church Dam is owned by JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Saints Church Dam built?

Saints Church Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Saints Church Dam?

Saints Church Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Saints Church Dam?

Saints Church Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Saints Church Dam last inspected?

Saints Church Dam was last inspected on May 13, 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.