Pendery Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pendery Dam
The primary purpose of Pendery Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Pendery (private). It impounds the Tr-west Sandy Creek near Ponce De Leon.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/05/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Ponce De Leon |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.75000, -86.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jack Pendery |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00029 |
| Federal ID | FL00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |