Juniper Lake Dam
Juniper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Juniper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Juniper Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (local government). It impounds the Tr-west Sandy Creek near Ponce De Leon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/02/2024.
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 | Ponce De Leon |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.76000, -86.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,723 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 498 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00025 |
| Federal ID | FL00025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |