Duck Pond Dam
Duck Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Okaloosa County, Florida, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Duck Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Duck Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usaf Afmc (federal). It impounds the Carr Spring Branch near Eglin Afb.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Nearest City | Eglin Afb |
| River/Stream | Carr Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.67098, -86.63460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USAF AFMC |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00593 |
| Federal ID | FL00593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |