Youngblood Dam

TR-PANTHER CREEK· Okaloosa, Florida· Built 1958· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Youngblood Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 24.8% in FL)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDFL00001

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 10, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

EO YOUNGBLOOD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Youngblood Dam?

Youngblood 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 Youngblood Dam?

Youngblood Dam is owned by EO YOUNGBLOOD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Youngblood Dam built?

Youngblood Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Youngblood Dam?

Youngblood Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Youngblood Dam?

Youngblood Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Youngblood Dam last inspected?

Youngblood Dam was last inspected on May 10, 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.