Jackson Bluff Dam
Jackson Bluff Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jackson Bluff Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Bluff Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Florida Board Of Trustees Of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund (state Of Florida) (state). It impounds the Ochlockonee.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,101 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2024.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Florida dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| River/Stream | Ochlockonee |
| Coordinates | 30.38850, -84.64650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (State of Florida) |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00108 |
| Federal ID | FL00108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |