Deal Dam
Deal Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Florida, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Deal Dam
The primary purpose of Deal Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ross Deal (private). It impounds the Helems Branch-offstr near Chipley.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 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 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 02/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Chipley |
| River/Stream | Helems Branch-offstr |
| Coordinates | 30.76000, -85.49000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 623 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROSS DEAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00092 |
| Federal ID | FL00092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |