Shelton Dam
Shelton Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Florida, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shelton Dam
The primary purpose of Shelton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shelton (private). It impounds the Tr-10 Mile Creek near Clarksville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 05/11/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Clarksville |
| River/Stream | Tr-10 Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.52649, -85.21464 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SHELTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00497 |
| Federal ID | FL00497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |