Shehee Dam

HELMS-BRANCH OFFSTRM· Washington, Florida· Built 1963· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Shehee Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL)
Dam Length820 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge316 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
Year Modified1999
NID IDFL01018

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 11, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

DR. W. SHEHEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shehee Dam?

Shehee 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 Shehee Dam?

Shehee Dam is owned by DR. W. SHEHEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shehee Dam built?

Shehee Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Shehee Dam?

Shehee Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Shehee Dam?

Shehee Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Shehee Dam last inspected?

Shehee Dam was last inspected on May 11, 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.