Teelinville Dam #1
Teelinville Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Teelinville Dam #1
The primary purpose of Teelinville Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walton County (local government). It impounds the Heidelberg Branch near Freeport.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 366 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Freeport |
| River/Stream | Heidelberg Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.70719, -86.13651 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 366 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 348 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walton County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL90102 |
| Federal ID | FL90102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |