Wakulla Smith Cree Dam

TR-MILL CREEK· Wakulla, Florida· Built 1970· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Wakulla Smith Cree Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 43.2% in FL)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDFL00538

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 17, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

TRACY J. SUMNER

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wakulla Smith Cree Dam?

Wakulla Smith Cree 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 Wakulla Smith Cree Dam?

Wakulla Smith Cree Dam is owned by TRACY J. SUMNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wakulla Smith Cree Dam built?

Wakulla Smith Cree Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Wakulla Smith Cree Dam?

Wakulla Smith Cree 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 Wakulla Smith Cree Dam?

Wakulla Smith Cree Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Wakulla Smith Cree Dam last inspected?

Wakulla Smith Cree Dam was last inspected on May 17, 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.