Sand Hammock Lake Dam
Sand Hammock Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sand Hammock Lake Dam
Sand Hammock Lake Dam is a dam in Holmes, Florida. The dam is owned by Sand Hammock Retreat, Inc (private). It impounds the Texas Branch near Esto.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Esto |
| River/Stream | Texas Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.97300, -85.64320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Max Discharge | 935 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SAND HAMMOCK RETREAT, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00082 |
| Federal ID | FL00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |