James Robert Lake Dam
James Robert Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Okaloosa County, Florida, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Robert Lake Dam
The primary purpose of James Robert Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Florida Freshwater Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (state). It impounds the Swift Creek near Niceville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Nearest City | Niceville |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.53479, -86.46775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Florida Freshwater Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00014 |
| Federal ID | FL00014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |