Wise Dam No. 1

TR-TURKEY CREEK· Walton, Florida· Built 1950· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Wise Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 40.8% in FL)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge167 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDFL00018

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 24, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

CYNTHIA WISE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Wise 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 Wise Dam No. 1?

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

When was Wise Dam No. 1 built?

Wise Dam No. 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Wise Dam No. 1?

Wise Dam No. 1 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 Wise Dam No. 1?

Wise Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Wise Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Wise Dam No. 1 was last inspected on May 24, 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.