Gulf Coast Counc Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gulf Coast Counc, located in Walton, Florida, is a privately owned dam managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

Built in 1959, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.

Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 50 feet to manage potential overflow and a significant hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in May 1994. The risk assessment for Gulf Coast Counc is moderate (3), signifying the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam for both recreational and water resource purposes in the region.

Overall, Gulf Coast Counc serves as a vital water resource and recreational asset in the region, regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and management of dams like Gulf Coast Counc are crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices and enhancing climate resilience in the Gulf Coast area.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

NOWLING SPRING BRANC

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

1.14

Nid Storage

291

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.