Spires Dam

Florida — Walton County — BIG HEAD BRANCH

Location

StateFlorida
CountyWalton
RiverBIG HEAD BRANCH
Coordinates30.53000, -85.93000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage158 acre-ft
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 17, 1994
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerR.B. & MINNIE

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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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