Sun Lake Dam
Sun Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sun Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sun Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Ladon Dewrell (private). It impounds the Tr-open Creek near Johnson Crossroad.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 393 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Johnson Crossroad |
| River/Stream | Tr-open Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.74840, -85.69010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOE LADON DEWRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00080 |
| Federal ID | FL00080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |