Dead Lakes Dam

Florida — Gulf County — CHIPOLA RIVER

Location

StateFlorida
CountyGulf
RiverCHIPOLA RIVER
Coordinates30.12740, -85.17710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length820 ft
NID Storage40,600 acre-ft
Max Storage40,600 acre-ft
Surface Area2,985 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 11, 1994
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGULF COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNTY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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