E. King Dam
E. King Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About E. King Dam
The primary purpose of E. King Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C.j. King (private). It impounds the Bruce Creek near Choctaw Beach E.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Choctaw Beach E |
| River/Stream | Bruce Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.68000, -86.05000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 96 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C.J. KING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00033 |
| Federal ID | FL00033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |