Huckaba Dam, located in Walton County, Florida, was completed in 1965 and is owned and regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
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The dam, primarily designed for recreation, stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 710 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Gum Creek, within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction. The structure is classified as an earth dam with stone core and soil foundation, and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet.
Although Huckaba Dam has a low hazard potential, it is deemed to have a moderate risk rating. The dam has not been inspected since 1994, but it is state-regulated and permitted, with enforcement and inspection protocols in place. The dam's primary purpose includes fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation, serving the local community in Dorcas. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure for sustainable development.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
710 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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115cfs |
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48cfs |
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|
23cfs |
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|
2830cfs |
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|
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|
1490cfs |