Holley Lake Dam
Holley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Holley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Holley King Lakes Property Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Narrows Creek near Defuniak Springs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 193 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,093 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2024.
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 | Walton |
| Nearest City | Defuniak Springs |
| River/Stream | Narrows Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.77582, -86.18160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,093 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,093 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOLLEY KING LAKES PROPERTY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00024 |
| Federal ID | FL00024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |