Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.2
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.2 is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.2
The primary purpose of Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Holmes County Commission (private). It impounds the Tr-wrights Creek near Westville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Westville |
| River/Stream | Tr-wrights Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.85779, -85.75551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOLMES COUNTY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00077 |
| Federal ID | FL00077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |