Chipola Dam # 2
Chipola Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Florida, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chipola Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Chipola Dam # 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by People South Bank (private). It impounds the Merritts Mill Pond near Marianna.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 05/24/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Marianna |
| River/Stream | Merritts Mill Pond |
| Coordinates | 30.77300, -85.18960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PEOPLE SOUTH BANK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00493 |
| Federal ID | FL00493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |