International Paper Company Dam Reservoir Report

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The International Paper Company Dam is a privately owned structure located in Pensacola, Florida, on Eleven Mile Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 20 feet. It has a storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 240 acres. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level.

Constructed for purposes other than flood control, the International Paper Company Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam is regulated and permitted by the state of Florida, its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are all either underdeveloped or not updated, highlighting potential areas for improvement in the dam's safety and emergency preparedness protocols.

Given its location and significant hazard potential, the International Paper Company Dam serves as a crucial water resource in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the dam's maintenance and emergency preparedness efforts to ensure its continued safety and efficiency in managing water flow and storage along Eleven Mile Creek.

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

ELEVEN MILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

240

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

4000

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

20
       
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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.