Julian Paul Pond is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 330 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 Julian Paul Pond
The primary purpose of Julian Paul Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Julian Paul (private). It impounds the Tr-texas Branch near Bethlehem Campg.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 08/19/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Bethlehem Campg |
| River/Stream | Tr-texas Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.96140, -85.65450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Julian Paul |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01006 |
| Federal ID | FL01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |