Sampson Dam No.1

TR-HUCKLEBERRY CREEK· Walton, Florida· Built 1975· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sampson Dam No.1 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 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage347 acre-ft
Normal Storage277 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDFL00476

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

C M SAMPSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sampson Dam No.1?

Sampson 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 Sampson Dam No.1?

Sampson Dam No.1 is owned by C M SAMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sampson Dam No.1 built?

Sampson Dam No.1 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 Sampson Dam No.1?

Sampson 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 Sampson Dam No.1?

Sampson Dam No.1 has a dam height of 25 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 Sampson Dam No.1 last inspected?

Sampson Dam No.1 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.