Deer Point Dam is an other dam located in Bay County, Florida, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,440 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Deer Point Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Point Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bay County Utilities (local government). It impounds the Econfina Creek near Lynn Haven.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,700 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 8,250 acre-feet. 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 12/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Bay |
| Nearest City | Lynn Haven |
| River/Stream | Econfina Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.26830, -85.60610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,700 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bay County Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00093 |
| Federal ID | FL00093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |