Davis Mill Creek Dam
Davis Mill Creek Dam is a dam located in Okaloosa County, Florida, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Mill Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Mill Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Davis Mill Creek near Milligan.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 05/24/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Nearest City | Milligan |
| River/Stream | Davis Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.82171, -86.59324 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,354 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00460 |
| Federal ID | FL00460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |