Ingram Dam No.
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3, located in Choctaw Beach, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 600 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres.
This dam on the TR-Bruce Creek has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition. While it has not been inspected since 1994, it is under state regulation and inspection by the NWFWMD. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 32 feet, and the dam has no outlet gates. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a DSAC not yet assigned.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Ingram Dam No. 3 will find it to be a key recreational feature in the area, providing fire protection, stock, and small fish pond opportunities, as well as supporting fish and wildlife. With its history dating back to the late 1950s, this dam continues to play a vital role in the local ecosystem and water management efforts in Walton County, Florida.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.51 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge
|
48cfs |
Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay
|
23cfs |
Shoal River Nr Mossy Head
|
115cfs |
Choctawhatchee River At Caryville
|
2830cfs |
Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce
|
2680cfs |
Holmes Creek At Vernon
|
375cfs |