Fryer Dam
Fryer Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fryer Dam
The primary purpose of Fryer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jenland, Llc (private). It impounds the Vote Creek near Wetumpka.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Wetumpka |
| River/Stream | Vote Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.54690, -84.61350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 463 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JenLand, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01003 |
| Federal ID | FL01003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |