Spires Dam
Spires Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spires Dam
The primary purpose of Spires Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R.b. & Minnie (private). It impounds the Big Head Branch near Choctaw Beach E.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Choctaw Beach E |
| River/Stream | Big Head Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.53000, -85.93000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,328 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R.B. & MINNIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00040 |
| Federal ID | FL00040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |