Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1
Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1
The primary purpose of Dogwood Lakes Estates Dam No.1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Holmes County Commission (local government). It impounds the Tr-caney Branch near Westville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2024.
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 | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Westville |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.85232, -85.75847 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOLMES COUNTY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00078 |
| Federal ID | FL00078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |