Burgess Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 415 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 Burgess Dam
The primary purpose of Burgess Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eglin Afb (private). It impounds the Piney Creek near Choctaw Beach.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 04/25/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Choctaw Beach |
| River/Stream | Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.49000, -86.35000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eglin Afb |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01013 |
| Federal ID | FL01013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |