Paulk Dam
Paulk Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paulk Dam
The primary purpose of Paulk Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aj Paulk (private). It impounds the Sikes Creek near Westville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 05/12/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Westville |
| River/Stream | Sikes Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.90210, -85.79720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AJ PAULK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00553 |
| Federal ID | FL00553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |