International Paper Company Dam
International Paper Company Dam is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About International Paper Company Dam
International Paper Company Dam is a dam in Escambia, Florida. The dam is owned by International Paper Co. (private). It impounds the Eleven Mile Creek near Pensacola.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Pensacola |
| River/Stream | Eleven Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.58737, -87.33054 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00055 |
| Federal ID | FL00055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |