John Pace Dam #2
John Pace Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Pace Dam #2
The primary purpose of John Pace Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Pace (private). It impounds the Bell Creek near Chumuckla.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 08/24/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Santa Rosa |
| Nearest City | Chumuckla |
| River/Stream | Bell Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.78413, -87.21345 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN PACE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00068 |
| Federal ID | FL00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |